Thatcher, AZ 85552 Weather Alerts

Graham County9:09 PM MST32.85°N, 109.75°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 10:00 PM Thu·Issued 7:48 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Tucson AZ

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 7:48PM MST until October 22 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.

When: Until 10 PM MST this evening.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms today. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall today with localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow; Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham

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