Flood — Graham, Arizona

2022-08-22 to 2022-08-23 · near Solomon, Graham, Arizona

Event narrative

Heavy rain in New Mexico caused elevated flows in the Gila River downstream as far as Solomon. Floodwaters partially flooded the bridge at Sanchez Rd. along with adjacent lowlands.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain upstream in New Mexico caused the Gila River to flood at Duncan, where Highway 70 was closed, and several homes and a couple businesses experienced minor flooding. Downstream at Solomon, the bridge was partially flooded.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054326. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.