PHOENIX — Some residents of Sedona have been told to evacuate due to severe flooding in the area, officials said.
of city of sedona A dozen regions have announced that they are in ‘GO’ status. This indicates that the danger in the area is imminent and life threatening.
Areas with “GO” status are:
- trails end road
- trails end lane
- blackhawk lane
- newcastle lane
- Oak Creek Mobilodge
- Copper Cliff Drive
- Copper Cliffs Lane
- Sycamore Road
- The Villas at Poco Diablo Resort
- New Age Center
- Rancho Sedona RV Park
- Houses north of Rancho Sedona RV Park on Bear Wallow Lane
The official evacuation site for the area is Camp Verde High School on the Apache Trail and Montezuma Castle Highway.
The flooding that affected the area was caused by snowmelt and rain.
Dry Beaver Creek, Oak Creek, Wet Beaver Creek, it’s all flowing today. Streams, rivers and streams are expected to continue to rise and peak at midnight. Make sure your Tonight’s Weather and Safety Notifications are on and evacuate when told to do so. pic.twitter.com/Osdta14vKq
— Yavapai County Flood Control District (@YavapaiAZ_Flood) March 15, 2023
Dry Beaver Creek doesn’t seem so dry so far 😬
Video taken today, March 15, 2023 at approximately 2:30 PM#yavapaicounty #flood control #flood #villageofoakcreek #flood #sedona #thaw #rain #dry beaver creek #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/fBJjkklWFK— Yavapai County Flood Control District (@YavapaiAZ_Flood) March 15, 2023
Travelers were told not to cross the area if water was present.
