A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Graham, AZ; at 6:53 PM on SEP 29, 2026 Effective until 3:08 PM SEP 30, 2026. Message from IPAWSWEA.
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The Gila River is expected to flood bridges and into farm fields by 9pm tonight. Do not enter flooded areas. Flooding is expected to increase and spread into houses and businesses closest to the river by 11pm continuing through Wednesday. Prepare now. Graham County, Safford, Thatcher, and Pima have sandbags available. We repeat, do not enter flooded areas.
Graham County Gila River Flood event