GRAHAM, AZ — ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River Near Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River near Solomon...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Several homes and businesses flooded, mostly on north sides of Solomon, Safford, and Thatcher. Bridges may be overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 24.2 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall late this evening. It will rise to 22.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This historical peak crest of 42.8 feet was observed on 10/02/1983.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Graham, AZ can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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