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 late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying riparian areas flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 15.0 feet (action stage) between 3 PM MST and 6 PM MST Thursday. - 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 1115 PM MST.
