November 1 flooding and emergency response
Summary
Flagstaff recorded its wettest fall ever and a 25-year rain event, causing two deaths, hundreds of calls, and major damage on the south side. Staff said recent flood-control basins worked as designed and likely saved Sunnyside from prolonged flooding; damage assessments and FEMA documentation are underway.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reimbursement will likely cover only 75/25, so the city won't be made whole, and cleanup of over 30 miles of underground pipe will take a while.
Homeowners who report damage through the city's new online form and anyone living near the completed flood basins.
South-side residents with flooded homes face restoration backlogs, and officials warn the standing floodwater is contaminated and dangerous.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Shares Southside Flooding Debris Removal Plan
Southside Community Flooding Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 8
City Council Meeting - FINAL — November 3, 2026
Flagstaff recorded its wettest fall ever and a 25-year rain event, causing two deaths, hundreds of calls, and major damage on the south side. Staff said recent flood-control basins worked as designed and likely saved Sunnyside from prolonged flooding; damage assessments and FEMA documentation are underway.
City of Flagstaff, Coconino County issue formal emergency declaration after flooding
City of Flagstaff, Coconino County issue formal emergency declaration after flooding Arizona Daily Sun
Drone footage from the City of Flagstaff shows flooding impacts in east neighborhoods
Drone footage from the City of Flagstaff shows flooding impacts in east neighborhoods Arizona Daily Sun
Widespread flooding follows major regional storm in Flagstaff and rest of northern Arizona
Widespread flooding follows major regional storm in Flagstaff and rest of northern Arizona Arizona Daily Sun
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