State Route 89A remains closed after Arizona flash floods

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State Route 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village remains closed after heavy rainfall triggered flooding and rockfalls across Arizona on Sunday.

Heavy rainfall swept across Arizona on Sunday, triggering widespread flash flooding and rockfalls that closed numerous highways and freeways across the state. Governor Katie Hobbs issued a statewide emergency declaration on Monday. Nearly all highways have since reopened, but State Route 89A remains closed in both directions between Sedona and Kachina Village (mileposts 375–397). Other routes including Interstate 17, State Route 87, State Route 288, and State Route 264 were shut down for extended periods but have since reopened.

Sedona Mayor Holli Ploog signed a Proclamation of Emergency for the flooding on Tuesday, allowing the city to access resources and seek additional emergency assistance. City officials are in contact with Governor Hobbs' office about available state resources. Arizona Department of Transportation crews cleared debris from travel lanes using plow trucks in response to rockfall reports across northern Arizona.

Flooding forced evacuations and local street closures in Sedona and on White Mountain Apache tribal lands. Officials have urged drivers to avoid flooded roads and washes, warning that even a few inches of water can sweep away a vehicle. Sedona established a website for residents to access recovery information.

State Route 89A remains closed after Arizona flash floods — Image: KOLD

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Highway near Sedona remains closed as City declares emergency for flooding impactsArizona’s highway system is reopening after major flooding, but a key Sedona route remains blocked by storm damage.KOLD · 4 Nov, 01:00
Highway near Sedona remains closed as City declares emergency for flooding impactsArizona’s highway system is reopening after major flooding, but a key Sedona route remains blocked by storm damage.Azfamily · 4 Nov, 01:00
After flash floods sweep Arizona, 1 major highway remains closedArizona’s highway system is reopening after major flooding, but a key Sedona route remains blocked by storm damage.Azfamily · 3 Nov, 21:03

In this story: Arizona · Sedona · Kachina Village · Holli Ploog · Katie Hobbs · White Mountain Apache

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