GRAHAM, AZ — ...The Flood Advisory is extended 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...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from this past weekend continues.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to approach agricultural fields.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet (below action stage) late this afternoon, then will begin to fall overnight. - Action stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood stage is 21.0 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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