Evacuation Orders Issued Amid Arizona Flooding
Evacuation Orders Issued Amid Arizona Flooding
US · Published Nov 2, 2026
• Heavy rainfall over the weekend has triggered life-threatening flash flooding across parts of Arizona, prompting evacuation orders in Yavapai, Coconino, Gila, and Pinal counties.
• Sedona Zones 8, 9, and 10, as well as parts of Cedar Creek, are under mandatory 'GO' evacuation orders.

Impact & Risks

The flooding poses severe risks to life and property, particularly in low-lying areas, creeks, and urban regions. Roads, including State Routes 179 and 89A, are at risk of becoming impassable. Campgrounds and recreational areas are also affected. Oak Creek's water levels have surpassed flood stages, increasing the risk of flash flooding. Residents in evacuation zones face immediate danger and are urged to comply with evacuation orders. Dirt roads may become muddy and impassable, while paved roads and underpasses are at risk of flooding.

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