Flood Warning issued November 2 at 3:54AM MST until November 3 at 2:52AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

...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

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.

This month

1769th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days