Alertes en vigueurGraham

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arizona Gila River Near Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County. For the Upper Gilaincluding Gila River at Calva, Gila River at Duncan, Gila River near Solomon, Gila River At Kelvin, San Carlos Reservoir at Coolidge DamModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
When: Until late tonight.
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 8:30 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM MST Wednesday was 22.9 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 22.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 17.7 feet late tonight. It will rise to 17.8 feet late tonight. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 10/02/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM MST.