UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS INCLUDING… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* 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 scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms today. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall today with localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow; Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham 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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