What is happening
...The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arizona... Gila River Near Gila River at Calva affecting Graham County. For the Upper Gila...including Gila River near Solomon, Gila River at Duncan, Gila River at Calva...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from the past weekend is expected. * WHERE...Gila River near Gila River at Calva. * WHEN...From this morning to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying riparian areas flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above action stage between 4 PM MST and 6 PM MST this afternoon and will crest at 16.9 feet between 4 AM MST and 8 AM MST Wednesday morning. - 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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM MST.
