EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET INCLUDIN… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Chiricahua Mountains and Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring widespread to numerous showers Sunday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall with rainfall totals 0.5 to 1 inch possible in the valleys and 1 to 2+ inches possible in the mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Chiricahua Mountains including Chiricahua National Monument 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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