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Flood Advisory
ActiveGraham, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Observed
Details
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River Near Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River at Duncan, Gila River near Solomon...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...The Gila River is expected to exceed bankfull levels at 19 feet Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening due to excessive rainfall that occurred in previous days.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until Friday 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 8:00 PM MST Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.7 feet Monday evening. - Action stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 945 AM MST.
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