Yavapai County Declares Local State of Emergency due to Severe Flooding and Infrastructure Impacts

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors has issued a formal Declaration of Emergency following severe weekend weather and prolonged rainfall across central and northern Arizona. Rapidly rising water levels along major rivers and local drainages have triggered life-threatening flash floods, forced mandatory evacuations, and resulted in critical road closures throughout the region.

The declaration allows Yavapai County to mobilize additional emergency management resources, request state-level assistance, and streamline response efforts across county departments and local jurisdictions.

“Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our residents,” said Brooks Compton, Chair of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. “Issuing this Declaration of Emergency ensures our Emergency Management team and first responders have immediate access to the necessary funding and coordination channels to protect life and property.”

What Residents Should Do:

• Stay Informed: Visit YavapaiReady.gov for real-time evacuation zone updates and emergency notifications.
• Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Alerts: Sign up for emergency Smart911 alerts from the Sheriff’s Office at Smart911.
• Heed Warnings: If you are in a “GO” evacuation zone, leave immediately. Do not return until official all-clear notices are issued.  Know Your Zone; Zone numbers for Yavapai County can be found at YavapaiReady.GOV
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Water depths and hidden road damage under torrents can be lethal. Turn around if you encounter flooded roads.

For real-time incident updates, shelter information, and zone maps, follow the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Yavapai County Emergency Management on official social media channels or check YavapaiReady.gov.