Cottonwood, AZ

11/4 Portions of the Red Rock Ranger District – including several recreation sites and trails – are inaccessible due to severe flooding and are closed for public safety. A current list of temporarily closed recreation sites and closed forest roads is available on the Coconino National Forest website. Forest employees are conducting field assessments to evaluate the extent of the flood damage, and more information will be made available as assessments are completed. There is no estimate as to

11/4 YAVAPAI COUNTY FLOOD RESPONSE UPDATE 11/4/2026 10:30AM As water levels continue to recede, response crews are working diligently to complete safety assessments throughout the affected areas. The locations listed below have been evacuated and remain under evacuation status at this time. We ask for the public’s patience and cooperation as we continue these efforts to ensure all areas are safe before residents return. The zones listed below can be found at protect.genasys.com This is Yavapai

Prop-410, which relates to an airstrip near Chino Valley, is too close to call. 52% of voters approve of the airstrip with 48% opposed; a difference of just 179-votes.  Yes Votes 2,623/No Votes 2,444.

11/4 The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is still working towards rescuing everyone stranded during Sunday’s storm, in Oak Creek Canyon. Officials say several residents and visitors remain stuck in areas where bridges are either compromised or blocked by flood debris. All have been contacted by phone and are sheltering in place until they can be escorted out.

As our communities begin recovering from the recent flooding, you may hear the term damage assessment. But what does that actually mean? A damage assessment is a process used by local, state, and federal officials to document the damage caused by the flooding. Teams may visit affected properties to observe and record damage to homes, businesses, roads, infrastructure, and other structures. Here’s what you need to know: • It is NOT an insurance assessment. Damage assessments do not determine

11/4 The National Interagency Fire Center released their final wildfire report for the wildfire season. This year, across the country, 9.3-million acres burned through the end of October, which is 146% of the previous 10-year average. So far this year 67,640-wildfires have been reported, also above average, at 133%. The National Preparedness Level is at 1.

11/4 Arizona State Parks and Trails will have a fee free day for veterans next Wednesday in observance of Veteran’s Day. Veterans will be allowed to enter day-use areas for free upon showing military ID. Each veteran can bring 3-people with them.

11/4 Game and Fish says 3-forest health projects, being conducted by the Arizona Department of Forestry, may impact outdoor recreation. Crews are currently working to thin over 3,500-acres, on the Coconino National Forest, east of I-17 and south of Stoneman Lake Road. Officials say work is also being conducted on 1,700-acres on the Prescott National Forest, west of Cherry. Both of these projects should be finished in a year. There’s also a 1,300-acre project being conducted on the Apache-Sitgr