Gov. Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency on Friday in response to flash flooding in Coconino County.
Ducey’s declaration opens the use of $200,000 worth of state funds to the county.
Flagstaff Public Works Director Andy Bertelson says the burn scar from 2019’s Museum Fire saw heavy rain.
“We received 2 inches of rain, I believe, at the highest impact, about an inch of rain in 15 minutes in that one location. That’s a real event in that location, and as a result, we saw that debris discharge in the system,” said Bertelson.
Some areas of Flagstaff reported rushing flood water about 1 foot deep, and the city issued shelter in place orders both Wednesday and Thursday.