GREENLEE, AZ — ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River At Gila River at Duncan affecting Greenlee County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River at Duncan...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall this past weekend continues.
* WHERE...Gila River at Gila River at Duncan.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Action Stage: Water could begin to damage the dike structure that protects Duncan.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall into this evening. - Action stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Greenlee, 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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