flagstaff
Flooding Threatens Utility Lines in the Schultz Burn Area
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Daily heavy rain and flooding are now threatening underground utilities in some neighborhoods north of Flagstaff.
The Doney Park/Timberline Estates neighborhoods north of Flagstaff received more rain Sunday, with 0.85 inches falling on the area. Runoff from Sunday’s storms flooded Wupatki Trails, Campbell Road, Brandis Way, and Kevin’s Way. Low-lying areas of Doney [...]
Strong Thunderstorms Dump Over an Inch of Rain in an Hour in West Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Torrential rain caused flooding all along the Milton Road corridor in west Flagstaff Friday afternoon.
The Flagstaff Airport received nearly an inch and a quarter of rain in under an hour, with some estimating higher amounts here in town. The heaviest rain fell from around 2:45 until 3:45 pm. An Urban and Small [...]
Flooding Affects Communities Northeast of Flagstaff for the Second Time This Week
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Less than 48 hours after flash floods affected the neighborhoods around the Schultz Fire burn area, another storm produced heavy rain and flooding northeast of Flagstaff.
Several flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service this afternoon, with an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory lasting into the evening hours. The flood [...]
Wednesday Evening Schultz Fire Update: 14,500 Acres, 25% Contained
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Day three of the Schultz Fire was a good one for both residents and firefighters.
Evacuees were allowed to return to their homes at around 8 am this morning. Despite a few flareups, the fire only grew about 500 acres to 14,500 acres. The fire is now 25 percent contained.
Firefighters worked hard to [...]
Schultz Fire Evacuees Return Home
By: Michele Price, Associated Press Writer
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An estimated 1,000 people who were forced to flee their homes because of a forest fire outside Flagstaff were being allowed to return Wednesday morning.
Homeowners and their families began to trickle into the evacuated neighborhoods at 8 a.m. They had left their homes Sunday after the [...]
6 PM UPDATE: Schultz Fire now 14,000 Acres
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO UPDATE FROM THE FIRE LINES
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Another warm and dry was in store for firefighters as they fought the 14,000 acre Schultz Fire north of Flagstaff.
The Schultz Fire is now listed at 20 percent contained. Firefighters conducted burnouts last night on the south side of the fire, and worked [...]
NEW EVACUATION ORDERS: Timberline South of Campbell
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is issuing new evacuation orders this afternoon.
The 8,800 acre Schultz Fire is spreading, and winds have grounded air tanker attack. The evacuation order has been expanded to Timberline, south of Campbell, and Hutchinson Acres. This is in addition to the evacuations that are already in effect. To [...]
City Officials Warn of Smoke Dangers
The City of Flagstaff has issued a statement detailing the dangers of inhaling smoke from wildfires. The body of that release is below:
Windy, Dry Day Expected on the Fire Lines Monday
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Breezy to windy conditions will continue Monday as firefighters attack wildfires around the northland.
The National Weather Service is predicting southwest winds from 20-25 m.p.h. gusting to near 40 m.p.h. along the I-40 corridor. Flagstaff’s predicted high temperature Monday is 78 degrees, with 81 degrees in the Doney Park area. 74 degrees is [...]
Recently Posted Comments