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...The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River Near Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River at Calva, Gila River at Duncan, Gila River near Solomon, Gila River At Kelvin, San Carlos Reservoir at Coolidge Dam...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Bridges in Safford Valley closed and extensive agricultural flooding. Homes and structures closest to the river threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 14.9 feet this evening. It will then rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 22.5 feet late tonight. It will fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 10/02/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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