Active Emergency
Last updated: November 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The City of Prescott is experiencing significant flooding due to ongoing rainfall. Flooded roadways, rising creek levels, and changing conditions are creating dangerous situations throughout the community.
Residents are strongly encouraged to stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary. Conditions can change quickly, and additional road closures and evacuation notices may be issued.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.
Emergency Alerts & Evacuation Information
Evacuation Zones: SET – BE ALERT
Due to ongoing flooding, portions of the Prescott area have been placed on SET – BE ALERT status through the Yavapai County emergency notification system, Genasys.
If your area is shown in yellow on the evacuation zone map, please take the following precautions:
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Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Conditions may change quickly.
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Identify where you will go and be prepared to relocate to a designated shelter if an evacuation announcement is issued.
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If you need additional time to evacuate, or have pets or livestock, leave now rather than waiting for an evacuation order.
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Gather essential items, medications, important documents, and supplies for your household.
What does SET mean?
SET indicates a potential threat to life and/or property. It is not yet an evacuation order, but residents should be prepared to leave immediately if conditions change.
Affected Evacuation Zones and Boundaries
West of E Gurley St
West of W Carleton St
West of S Mount Vernon Ave, Palmer Pl E
PRP-265
West of Haisely Rd, Northwood Loop
Sign Up for Emergency Notifications
Emergencies and changing conditions can happen quickly. Signing up for emergency alerts is one way to stay informed and receive important information when it matters most.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for both notification services:
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Prescott Alert: Sign Up for Prescott Alert
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Genasys Protect: Sign Up for Genasys Protect
Take a few minutes to sign up and help ensure you and your household are prepared to receive important updates.
Emergency Shelter Information
A temporary emergency shelter is opening at:
Yavapai College Gymnasium
1100 E. Sheldon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
If you have been instructed to evacuate, please follow all evacuation instructions and do not delay leaving if your area is under a GO – EVACUATE NOW notification.
If you are in a SET – BE ALERT area, be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents who need additional time to evacuate, including those with pets or livestock, should leave now.
For the most current and accurate emergency shelter information, contact the Yavapai County phone bank: 928-442-5103
Current Road Closures & Low Water Crossings
Due to ongoing rainfall and flooding throughout Prescott, several roads and low water crossings are closed.
For everyone’s safety, please avoid these areas. Do not drive around barricades or attempt to cross flooded roadways. Conditions can change quickly, and additional closures may occur.
Current Road Closures
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6th St
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Sonora Drive at Campbell St
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S. Granite St between W. Aubrey St and W. Leroux Str
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Walden Road off White Spar Road
Low Water Crossing Closures
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1st St at Merritt
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6th St
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Goodwin at Rush St
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Hillside and 2nd St
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Horizon Hill Drive
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Jack Drive
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Pleasant Valley Drive
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Joseph St at Cherry Drive
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Leroux at S. Granite St
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Lincoln at Grove
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Mayo at Oregon
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Middlebrook (near Hyland)
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N. Granite St
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N. Willow St
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Oregon Ave at Downer
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Poplar at Middlebrook
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Middlebrook at Poplar
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S. Rush at Goodwin
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Sunset Avenue at Fair St
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W. Sheldon at Garden St
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Willow Creek Lane
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West St at Gail Gardner
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Forest Hylands (private)
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Clearwater Drive at Robin
Please avoid unnecessary travel, allow extra time if you must be on the road, and follow posted closure signs.
Road closures may change as conditions develop. Check this page for updates before traveling.
Flood Safety Information
Please Stay Off the Roads
Significant flooding is occurring throughout Prescott, and additional rainfall is creating a high potential for creeks to overflow. Several streets are already experiencing flooding, making travel dangerous.
Please stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary. Flood conditions can change quickly, and roads that are passable one moment may become dangerous the next.
If you encounter a flooded roadway:
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Turn around. Do not attempt to drive through floodwater.
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Never drive around road closure barricades.
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Stay away from overflowing creeks and fast-moving water.
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Give emergency responders room to do their jobs.
Your safety is our priority. Please take these conditions seriously, avoid unnecessary travel, and share this information with friends and neighbors.
Watson Lake Safety Alert
Due to elevated water levels and increased flows, the City of Prescott is asking everyone to stay off the water at Watson Lake.
Water levels may rise over the top of the dam, creating extremely dangerous conditions for anyone on the water.
For your safety, please stay off the water until conditions improve.
Free Sand & Sandbags Available
With continued rainfall and flooding expected throughout Prescott, free sand and sandbags are available to residents to help protect their homes and property.
Residents must bring their own shovel to fill the sandbags.
Pickup Locations
I would organize these into two groups to make the list easier to navigate.
City of Prescott and Yavapai County locations
| Location | Address |
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| Prescott Fire Station | 333 White Spar Road |
| Prescott Fire Station | 1980 Club House Drive, near the airport |
| Prescott/Central Fire Station | 1700 Iron Springs Road |
Please take precautions, stay safe, and continue to monitor weather and flooding conditions.
Additional Emergency Information & Contacts
For the most current and accurate emergency information, Yavapai County has established a phone bank.
Yavapai County Emergency Information Phone Bank
928-442-5103
Call for current emergency information.
Residents should also continue monitoring:
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City of Prescott official website and social media channels.
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Genasys Protect emergency notifications.
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Prescott Alert notifications.