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Flood Warning
ActiveGraham, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...Observed flooding changed to Major severity and increased in duration 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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Several homes and businesses flooded, mostly on north sides of Solomon, Safford, and Thatcher. Bridges may be overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM MST Monday was 25.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 26.0 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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