NORTHWEST PLATEAU; LAKE HAVASU AND FORT MOHAVE;… — * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, including the following areas, Hualapai Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side, Lake Mohave - AZ side, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau, southeast California, including the following area, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, and Nevada, including the following areas, Lake Mead - NV side, Lake Mohave - NV side, Lincoln County and Northeast Clark County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rain is possible at times. Additional heavy downpours may deposit between 0.25-0.75 inches of rain. With saturated soils and significant run off expected, flash flooding may occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Northwest Plateau; Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; Hualapai Mountains; Northwest Deserts; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lincoln County; Northeast Clark County; Lake Mead - NV side; Lake Mohave - NV side 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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