Expires:201612252120;Remove:201612252120;055389 WGUS84 KEPZ 242120 FLSEPZ NMZ022-252120- RIVER FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO, TX 220 PM MST SAT DEC 24 2016 The Gila River above Virden crested this afternoon at 12.7 feet. Water levels will continue to drop and are no longer expected to reach flood stage.have receded to below flood stage for all locations for the Gila River. A fast moving storm system will bring more precipitation to the area tonight, but snow levels will be much lower, preventing significant runoff. No additional river flooding will occur.