What is happening
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arizona... Gila River Near Gila River at Calva affecting Graham County. For the Upper Gila...including Gila River at Calva...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from this past weekend continues. * WHERE...Gila River near Gila River at Calva. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying riparian areas flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MST Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage between 3 PM MST and 6 PM MST this afternoon and will continue to fall this evening. - Action stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM MST.
