Evacuation orders lifted for some Sedona, Camp Verde neighborhoods
Sedona, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) –People in Camp Verde, Sedona, Rimrock and some areas around Lake Montezuma are allowed to return home after evacuation orders are lifted. However, some areas of Camp Verde remain under evacuation orders. Due to flooding, the following areas are in ‘GO’ state: North Verde River Drive west of I-17 Verde River […]
Parts of Camp Verde remain evacuated while some in Yavapai County can return home
Rimrock, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — Wet weather caused flooding and unsafe conditions across much of the state, resulting in the closure of multiple highways and the evacuation of several cities in northern Arizona. Some evacuations have been lifted. Around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said evacuees from Rimrock, Black Canyon City, Mayer […]
Man running from authorities needed to be rescued in flooded Campe Verde creek
Camp Verde, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — A water rescue in Yavapai County ended with the victim handcuffed as he reportedly fled authorities on Wednesday. Camp Verde Marshal’s Office When they found Joseph C. Powell, officers said he was talking to local homeowners about evacuation. He had served several felony warrants for his arrest. Instead of […]
Oak Creek flooding forces evacuations near Sedona, Camp Verde
Residents of Sedona and Yavapai counties displaced by the floods were allowed to return home Wednesday. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement to Black Canyon City residents living at River’s Edge RV Park near the Agua Fria River. evacuate at 10 am on wednesday Evacuation is a GO message, residents must evacuate immediately […]
Flooding anticipated in Cornville, Rimrock as thunderstorm rolls in | The Verde Independent
The National Weather Service said a period of heavy rainfall and thaw Wednesday through Thursday could lead to uplift in regional waterways, causing mild to moderate flooding in some areas along Oak Creek and Wetbeaver Creek. I am reporting. The current forecast provided by NWS gives a 90% chance of rain on Wednesday, including heavy […]
High water puts Sedona areas on GO status | The Verde Independent
Due to rising water levels in Oak Creek, the following areas have GO status and should be evacuated immediately if you haven’t left yet. • Trails End Road • Trail end Ln • Blackhawk Ln • Newcastle Ln • Oak Creek Mobilodge • Dr. Coppercliffe • Copper Cliff Line • Sycamore Road • Villas at […]
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors reject City of Scottsdale proposal to resume water delivery to Rio Verde Foothills
Residents of Rio Verde Foothills have spent three months without a reliable source of water. The City of Scottsdale discontinued supplies earlier this year after decades of deliveries. An unincorporated community, Rio Verde is governed by Maricopa County. And on Friday, county supervisors rejected the city’s offer to restart services at triple the cost. The […]
Rio Verde Foothills face water crisis
PHOENIX, Arizona (KKCO) – Lawmakers are working to address the water crisis outside Phoenix, Arizona. Residents of Rio Verde are not guaranteed a supply of water. Resident Cody Reim drives a truck to bring his own water. Because he can’t afford to have it delivered. “Now I have to drive to a friend’s house in […]
Arizona lawmakers reject bid to bring water to parched Rio Verde Foothills
The Rio Verde Foothills have just lost the possibility of a water solution, but officials are looking for alternatives they say are the obvious choice. The unincorporated community north of Scottsdale, home to about 1,000 Arizonas, is now over two months old. without a reliable source of waterScottsdale previously sold water to a private water […]
MVP student arrested, accused of threatening classmates | The Verde Independent
Cottonwood – A middle school student was arrested by Cottonwood Police and charged with making “terrorist” threats against other students. Mountain View Preparatory, part of the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District, called police after several students reported that a 13-year-old student said he was on a “kill list” on Wednesday. The district and police department […]