Pipeline Fire West Flood Area

Interior or Exterior Flood Damage

If you have experienced flooding on the interior and/or exterior of your home, please call 928-213-2102 to report the damage. While the City is not able to provide financial compensation for restoration or repairs, it is important to track damage costs so that the data can be reported to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. All information collected is kept confidential.

Pipeline West Flood Risk Assessment Map

The Coconino County Flood Control District has created a flood risk assessment map that is designed to show the areas that could be impacted by potential post-wildfire flooding on the west side of Flagstaff from the Pipeline Fire. It is important to note that this map is preliminary and is subject to revision.

The map models potential water flows after a rain event in which 2" of precipitation falls on the Pipeline burn area over a period of 45 minutes. Such a storm has a 25-Year recurrence interval probability. This does not mean that such a storm only occurs every 25 years. Instead, a 25-Year Event is one that statistically has a 4% probability of occurring in any given time. The Post-Fire Flood Risk Assessment Map has been prepared utilizing the best available data. However, unpredictable changes may occur in the flow patterns and channels as watershed conditions constantly change due to levels of saturation, debris, sediment impacts, and other factors. As such, it is very important to note that these changes could impact the modeling results used to prepare the Assessment Map.

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Self-Fill Sandbag Stations

The City of Flagstaff has established two self-filling sandbag stations for those impacted by the Pipeline Fire who live on the west side of Flagstaff. They are located in the following locations: 

Thorpe Park (parking lot between Frances Short Pond and the Softball Fields)
950 N Aztec St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Schultz Creek Trailhead (commonly called the Schultz “Y”).
Schultz Pass Rd and E Mt Elden Lookout Rd

West Pipeline Emergency Alerts

Flood Insurance

Preliminary flood hazard modeling of areas impacted by the Pipeline Fire indicates an increased risk of flooding for some neighborhoods within Flagstaff City limits. Homeowners' insurance policies do not cover flood damage and coverage must be purchased separately. Individuals interested in learning if they may be affected can visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center to view floodplain designations by address. More information can be found on the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program website

Flood Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Pipeline West Post-Wildfire Flooding Updates

Rain & Stream Gauges

The City operates a network of gauges that collect real-time rainfall and streamflow data throughout Flagstaff and the surrounding area. Citizens can also sign up to receive e-mail notifications on rainfall and stream flow data.

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News & Updates

Welcome to the City of Flagstaff’s Pipeline West flood area eNews. Please email info@pipelinewestflooding.com with any questions. These eNews will be released regularly to provide updates as information becomes available.

03/21/2023: Preparation for 2023 Monsoon Season

01/20/2023: Council Meeting Flood Update

01/06/2022: Funding Update

11/02/2022: Schultz Basins Complete

10/31/2022: Highway 180 Improvements

10/11/2022: Stormwater Funding

09/28/2022: Federal Disaster Loans

08/23/2022: Schultz Detention Basins

08/18/2022: Flood Insurance Webinar

08/12/2022: Pre-filled Sandbags & New Community Info Boards

08/09/2022: Sandbag Placement & Updated Flood Risk Map

07/28/2022: Emergency Watershed Protection Grant

07/27/2022: State of Emergency Declaration

07/22/2022: Sandbag Update

07/15/2022: Emergency Mitigations

07/08/2022: Barriers at Louise Way

Recursos en Español

Bienvenido a las noticias electrónicas sobre el área de inundaciones de Pipeline West de la ciudad de Flagstaff. Envíe un correo electrónico a info@pipelinewestflooding.com si tiene alguna pregunta. Estas noticias electrónicas se publicarán regularmente para brindar actualizaciones a medida que la información esté disponible.

03/21/2023: Preparación para la temporada de monzones de 2023

01/06/2023: Actualización de Financiamiento

11/02/2022: Los cuencos de detención de Schultz Creek están completos

10/31/2022: Mejoras en la Carretera 180

10/10/2022: Financiamiento de aguas pluviales

08/12/2022: Bolsas de arena precargadas y nuevos tableros de información de la comunidad

08/09/2022: Colocación de sacos de arena y mapa de riesgo de inundación actualizado

07/28/2022: Subsidio de emergencia para la protección de cuencas hidrográficas

07/27/2022: Declaración de Estado de Emergencia

07/22/2022: Actualización de saco de arena

07/15/2022: Mitagaciones de emergencia

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