FACT CHECK: Video Showing Dam Flooding Is Old
post shared on twitter They claim it shows a dam that Ukraine kept open to drown its own people. NEWS UPDATE Nova Kakhovka June 7 eveningI don’t know who was responsible for destroying the Nova Kakhovka Dam, but if you’re going to do everything you can to make things worse and destroy what’s left of […]
Phase One Of The Watershed Project To Mitigate Flooding Is Underway In Schultz Creek – KAFF News – Flagstaff
The first phase of the Schultz Creek watershed restoration project began Monday. The watershed restoration project is part of efforts to minimize the effects of severe flooding and erosion following last summer’s pipeline fires. After the wildfire season ended, the city’s downstream infrastructure was overwhelmed by massive flooding. Coconino County Flood Control District Manager Lucinda […]
Snowmelt flooding stressing access for Flagstaff neighborhood
Flagstaff, Arizona — Winter in Flagstaff brought much-needed moisture to northern Arizona, but problems arose when the snow began to melt in the spring. Roads have been impassable for weeks in some of the worst flooding areas, prompting residents to demand more options. “Flooded” Intersection Residents of the Forest Dale area, accessible from Herold Ranch […]
A $90M project has begun to reduce post-wildfire flooding in Coconino County neighborhoods
Construction workers have begun a major flood mitigation project north of Flagstaff. This follows two devastating wildfires last summer that left nearly 1,500 homes at risk of devastating flooding. Workers are digging a pair of huge canals in the Wupatki Trails area to channel floodwaters. Last summer, this was one of the hardest-hit areas under […]
2 hikers die in Buckskin Gulch slot canyon from ‘relentless power of flash flooding’ – St George News
Buckskin Gulch Area, Kane County, Utah March 13, 2018 | Photo Credit: Kane County Search and Rescue, St. George News ST. George — The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has warned hikers to exercise caution after the discovery of the body of a second hiker. Both men died in a flash flood at the popular slot […]
Graham County braces for flooding as Duncan gets slammed | Local News Stories
Much of downtown Duncan was submerged Monday morning after heavy rains over the weekend caused a levee breach to flood the town. Photo credit: Stan Ellis Flow meter readings for the Solomon River at 12:30pm showed the Gila River to be in peak phase. Image credit: U.S. Geological Survey “It’s our turn,” Duncan Valley Regional […]
Governor offers funds to repair and reimburse after March flooding
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency on April 13 following flooding in March across Yavapai County. Hobbes’ office said the delay in issuing the declaration was due to waiting for requests for help from local governments. “Camp Verde and other nearby areas hit by extreme weather last month will receive much-needed relief,” […]
Local officials applaud state funding, reimbursements for flooding mitigation
Coconino County and Flagstaff officials last week thanked state agencies for their help in dealing with recent flooding and fire problems. With the area facing multiple wildfires near Flagstaff and the effects of recurring flooding, local officials said without assistance and funding from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), a He said […]
Evacuations ordered after flooding on the Navajo Nation
Navajo officials Sunday ordered some residents of Sinle to evacuate after floodwaters filled wash basins and flooded dog beds and earthen dams. However, they said many residents refused to leave because they wanted to protect their property and livestock. Tribal officials said the water comes from Lake Zeil. The Chinle branch provides shelter for displaced […]
Evacuations ordered after flooding in small Arizona town | Kingman Daily Miner
CHINLU — Navajo Nation officials Sunday ordered some residents of Chinle to evacuate after floodwaters filled laundry, overrunning embankments and an earthen dam. However, many residents have refused to evict because they want to protect their property and livestock, they said. Tribal officials said water from Lake Zaile and Lake Wheatfields flowed into the Chinle […]
