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Flood Warning
ActiveGraham, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues 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...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins from Solomon down to Thatcher. Water begins to threaten bridge approaches in the Safford Valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this morning to 21.5 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early this afternoon to 17.2 feet. - 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
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 afternoon at 245 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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