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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
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate 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...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* 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 10:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 24.2 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall late this evening. It will rise to 22.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This historical peak crest of 42.8 feet was observed 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.
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 evening at 1115 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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