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From post-wildfire flooding, to monsoon rainfall events to extreme snowmelt, there are numerous reasons that residents of Coconino County may experience flooding. It’s important to know the flood risk of your area, which can usually be determined by reviewing FEMA flood maps at

However, FEMA maps will not portray flood risk caused by wildfire, which impacts thousands of residents in Coconino County within the greater Flagstaff area. For more information about post-wildfire flood areas, please visit

In most cases, if your area is experiencing flooding, DO NOT EVACUATE. Roadways become exceptionally dangerous in floods, as floodwater can trap you in your vehicle. For the vast majority of flood events, the safest course of action is to SHELTER INDOORS. If you are outside recreating, then seek high ground. Most deaths from flooding occur when people attempt to leave their home or sheltered location.

Below, you’ll find a brief list of flood-preparedness actions. For more detail, and a comprehensive set of recommendations, please visit

Before Flooding

• Maintain Short-Term Mitigation if you reside in a post-wildfire flood area or are in an area prone to monsoon flooding.
  • If you expect flooding, then one of the best things you can do to mitigate impacts to your home is to construct short-term mitigation. Most often, this means building a sandbag wall.
  • When building a sandbag wall, here are some key things to keep in mind.
    • Only use a sandbag walls to mitigate a residence, not a property line or outbuilding.
    • Use the pyramid placement method (see included diagrams).
    • For more information visit
• Secure Loose Objects
• Clear Drainages
• Locate Utilities
  • Know where your electric and gas shutoffs are located and how to turn them off in case of a flood.
• Prepare your Septic System for a Flood
• Purchase or Renew Flood Insurance.
  • More info can be found at
• Sign up for Emergency Notifications
  • Visit
• Sign up for Wireless Emergency Alerts
  • Visit the National Weather Service at

During a Flood

• DO NOT EVACUATE. Shelter in Place or Seek High Ground if Outside
• Avoid Floodwaters
• Avoid Impacted Areas and Roadways
• Stay Tuned to Emergency Notifications from the County and National Weather Service

After a Flood

• Use personal protection, such as gloves and goggles, when cleaning up from flood impacts.
• Do not drink well water without testing.
  • Visit for information on how to test and disinfect your well.
• Keep current on your tetanus shot and seek a tetanus shot if you have suffered an injury related to a flood
• Reduce risk of mosquito-borne illness by draining standing water
• Practice Food Safety â€� do not consume flood-contaminated food or drink
  • Remember: “When in doubt, throw it out!â€�

While the above list gives you a starting point for flood-preparedness, if you need more information, then please visit the Coconino County Flood Control District website at Stay dry this summer!