What is happening
...The Flood Advisory is extended 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...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from this past weekend continues. * WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to approach agricultural fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet (below action stage) late this afternoon, then will begin to fall overnight. - Action stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood stage is 21.0 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.
