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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

SR 89A reopens to Slide Rock, but the road to Flagstaff stays closed

Plus, Southside debris bins and a community meeting Sunday

The Good Day Flagstaff team2 stories14 sources5 min read

Flood RecoveryTop story

SR 89A reopens between Sedona and Slide Rock, but the rest stays closed indefinitely

Only one stretch of SR 89A has reopened

StretchStatus
Owenby Way to Slide RockOpen
North of Slide Rock to Oak Creek VistaClosed indefinitely
Flagstaff to Oak Creek VistaReachable from Flagstaff

Source: AZ Family

If you're planning a drive between Flagstaff and Sedona, the scenic route is still shut. The Arizona Department of Transportation said Friday that SR 89A is open from the in Sedona to .

Crews have been working since flooding undermined sections of the highway on Sun., Nov. 1. ADOT says there's no estimated reopening date for the full route.

  • Detour: State Route 179 and Interstate 17
  • Live conditions: az511.gov, the AZ511 app or 511
  • Sedona evacuation zones on Nov. 1: eight, nine and 10

We suggest checking az511.gov before you head out. The Sedona evacuations came after flash flooding in Oak Creek Canyon, with orders issued at 7:45 a.m. on Nov. 1.

SR 89A went from flood closure to partial reopening in five days

  1. Oct. 31National Weather Service in Flagstaff flags a possible overnight flood risk.
  2. Nov. 1Oak Creek rises above flood stage and SR 89A closes.
  3. Nov. 5ADOT crews begin repairs to flood-damaged sections.
  4. Nov. 6SR 89A reopens between Owenby Way and .

Sources: AZ Family, Signals AZ -, USA TODAY

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Flood Relief

APS donates $250,000 to Navajo and Hopi communities hit by flooding

If you've been wondering how to help with flood recovery in northeastern Arizona, here's one big boost. Arizona Public Service announced Fri., Oct. 30 it's donating $250,000 to the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation. The storms have damaged homes, disrupted roadways and forced evacuations across the Four Corners region.

The flash flooding displaced dozens of families and prompted emergency declarations in Moenkopi, Dennehotso and Cibecue. The money will be split between San Juan United Way and The Hopi Foundation.

$250,000APS donation for flood relief and recovery

APS says shareholders fund the donation entirely, so it won't affect customer rates.

Sources: Arizona Daily Sun, azfamily.com

  • Recipients: San Juan United Way and The Hopi Foundation
  • Help line for displaced families: 211
  • Cost to APS customers: none, per APS

Two groups will split the APS donation

GroupWhat it does
San Juan United WayConnects displaced families to resources via 211
The Hopi FoundationShares the donation for immediate relief and long-term recovery

Source: azfamily.com

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News Notes

Debris bins

If you're cleaning up flood damage in Southside, the city's proposed debris removal plan asks residents to use roll-off bins that will be located around the neighborhood by midday Sat., Nov. 7, including one at W Franklin Ave. and S Leroux St. The city warns flood debris can be hazardous to health. KAFF

Three flood and wildfire dates are coming up

  1. Nov. 7Roll-off bins for Southside flood debris will be located around the neighborhood by midday, under the city's proposed plan.
  2. Nov. 8City hosts Southside community meeting at 11 a.m. at Downtown Connect Center.
  3. Nov. 20Feedback on the wildfire protection plan is accepted through this day.

Sources: KAFF, Signals AZ

Southside meeting

Southside residents affected by flooding can attend a community meeting Sun., Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Downtown Connect Center, 216 W Phoenix Ave. City staff will share plans for cleanup, debris removal, recovery, dredging of the Rio and next steps for the . Signals AZ

Wildfire plan

The city is taking feedback through Nov. 20 at Connect.Flagstaffaz.gov/CWPP on the 2027 Greater Peaks and Red Rocks Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Residents of Flagstaff, Sedona, Doney Park, Kachina Village and other nearby communities are invited to weigh in. KAFF

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Route 66

Route 66 turns 100 in less than a week, and Winona residents say they work to keep the town's piece of it alive. "Actually it's when in Arizona, don't forget Winona," said Lance Stockton, who works at the Winona Trading Post. AZ Family

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Around Arizona

Storm history

Megan Taylor, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, called the Nov. 1 flood a "dynamic event". She said the most comparable weather event was in 1993. The Verde Independent

Station 5

The Sedona Fire District is eyeing a new site for Station 5, about 0.3 miles north of . The station is now at 3971 SR 89A. Sedona Red Rock News

0.3 milesnorth of Slide Rock State Park, where a Station 5 site is eyed

Discussions are in early stages of what looks like a multi-year relocation.

Source: Sedona Red Rock News

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The Wrap

In high school flag football, defenses can't rush extra points or field goals, so they flail their arms and yell to rattle the kicker. It worked for the Flagstaff Eagles on Thursday. A missed extra point in the final minute gave them a 7-6 win over Prescott. Loud wins.

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  2. AZ Familyazfamily.com
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  4. USA TODAYusatoday.com
  5. Arizona Daily Sunazdailysun.com
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  10. Arizona Daily Sunazdailysun.com
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  12. The Verde Independentverdenews.com
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Past issues

  1. Fri., Nov. 6Flagstaff's wettest fall on record, and SR 89A stays closed
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Highway 89A stays closed through Oak Creek Canyon after flooding
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Flagstaff signs flood emergency declaration; SR 89A stays closed
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Flagstaff offices reopen Tuesday and voting runs as normal after flood
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Good Day Flagstaffto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

SR 89A reopens to Slide Rock, but the road to Flagstaff stays closed

Plus, Southside debris bins and a community meeting Sunday

The TLDR

  1. SR 89A reopens to Slide Rock; the rest stays closed indefinitely
  2. Southside flood debris bins arrive by midday today
  3. Southside community meeting is Sun., Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.
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WeatherFlagstaff has had its wettest fall on record, with almost a month still to goIf it felt like the rain wouldn't quit, you're right. Four back-to-back storm systems hit Arizona, and meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Flagstaff say that made this the wettest fall in Flagstaff's history, with a little less than a month of the season left. A weather service meteorologist says the ground was already saturated by three previous storms, which made the flooding more intense.Friday’s editionRead RoadsSR 89A through Oak Creek Canyon remains closed with no reopening timeIf you drive between Sedona and Flagstaff, plan a different route. State Route 89A has been closed since Sunday between the Owenby Way roundabout in Sedona and Flagstaff, and the Arizona Department of Transportation has no estimated time for reopening. Use State Route 179 and Interstate 17 instead.Friday’s editionRead Flood RecoveryHighway 89A through Oak Creek Canyon stays closed after the weekend floodsIf you drive between Sedona and Flagstaff, plan on the long way. State Route 89A has been closed since Sun., Nov. 1 from the Owenby Way roundabout in Sedona to Flagstaff, after Oak Creek rose above flood stage and undermined the road. Your Valley says the highway remains closed, with State Route 179 and Interstate 17 the route between the towns.Thursday’s editionRead

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