Authorities in northern Arizona are telling some residents to head to an evacuation center, or to head somewhere else safe, as severe floodwaters are making for dangerous living and traveling conditions.
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Authorities in northern Arizona are telling some residents to head to an evacuation center, or to head somewhere else safe, as severe floodwaters are making for dangerous living and traveling conditions on March 21. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said there is major flooding near Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and areas along Wet Beaver Creek.
Residents of Camp Verde in low-lying areas along West Clear Creek in Verde Lakes are told to evacuate. "Residences at lower elevations along the Verde River in the Town of Camp Verde in the Beaver Creek, Horsehoe, Yaqui, and Quarterhorse are areas in Set Status where residents should be prepared for immediate evacuation," YCSO says. "Please evacuate or move to higher ground. Do not drive across flooded roads or crossings."Call 911 for emergencies and if you need information on weather or evacuation orders, you're asked to call the phone bank at 928-442-5103.
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