GRAHAM, AZ — ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River at Calva affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River at Calva...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Gila River at Calva.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying riparian areas flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM MST Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 15.0 feet (action stage) between 3 PM MST and 6 PM MST Thursday. - Action stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - 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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