GRAHAM, AZ — ...The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory 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 is expected.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...From this morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to approach agricultural fields.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.5 feet between 8 PM MST and 10 PM MST this evening. The river will rise again cresting to 16.7 feet between 8 AM MST and Noon MST Wednesday before slowly falling again into Thursday. - 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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