Flood Warning issued November 2 at 11:10AM MST until November 3 at 3:33PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

...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

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.

This month

1816th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days