Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07AM MST until October 1 at 5:06AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 9:07am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River Near Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River at Calva, Gila River at
Duncan, Gila River near Solomon, Gila River At Kelvin, San Carlos
Reservoir at Coolidge Dam...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Bridges in Safford Valley closed and
extensive agricultural flooding. Homes and structures closest to
the river threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM MST Wednesday was 22.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 22.7 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 17.7 feet
late tonight. It will rise to 17.8 feet late tonight. 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
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM MST.
Area Description:
Graham, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov