MOHAVE, AZ — * WHAT...Stream and river flooding continues from earlier heavy rainfall.
* WHERE...South Central Mohave County in northwestern Arizona.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1001 AM MST, The Big Sandy River at Wikieup remains above minor flood stage. Flood waters are expected to continue receding and river stage is expected to fall below the 12 foot action stage by later this afternoon. - This includes the rivers... Big Sandy River. - For the Big Sandy at Wikieup: At 7:30am the stage was 16.61 feet. Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. Forecast: The river is forecast to continue receding through the afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wikieup. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mohave, 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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