Flood Warning issued November 2 at 9:16PM MST until November 3 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arizona...
Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
* WHAT...Bankfull to Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* 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 8:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 20.7 feet late tonight and
through the early morning. It will then fall to 15.4 feet late
tomorrow evening. It will rise to 18.5 feet early Wednesday
morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This 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.
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 Tuesday morning at 930 AM MST.
- This month
- 1901st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather