FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2026
Navajo County Provides Flood Response and Recovery UpdateNavajo County, AZ – Beginning November 1st, heavy rainfall in local areas previously saturated with moisture began to cause flooding issues throughout the county. The event has resulted in road damages and closures, evacuations, and impacts to infrastructure.
Since the flooding began, Navajo County has worked around the clock alongside local responders, community leaders, utility providers, and state partners to assess impacts and coordinate response and assistance. These efforts include providing official updates to the public, setting up temporary shelters, sharing sandbag locations throughout the county, and ongoing management of incoming needs. Teams continue to monitor weather, waterways, and infrastructure, address immediate and potential impacts, and take steps to reduce further damage as conditions allow.
As of 9:00 AM on November 2nd, evacuation orders have been issued for:
• “Go” orders remain in effect for Cibecue Community.
• “Go” orders are in effect for the Winslow neighborhoods: Bushman Acres, Ames Acres, Flying J to Minnetonka/RV Park/Holiday Inn.
• Voluntary evacuation orders/Shelter in Place: Five Mountain Estates
Shelters are temporarily open and available at the following locations:
• Cibecue Elementary School gym- at capacity.
• Canyon Day Junior High – ready to receive evacuees
• Chief Alchesay Activity Center- being prepped for receiving evacuees.
• First Baptist Church: 411 N. Warren Ave., Winslow, AZ
• Winslow Christian School: 502 Airport Rd., Winslow, AZ
A temporary animal shelter capable of taking in a range of animals from house pets to livestock has been established at the Navajo County Fairgrounds in Holbrook, AZ. Owners need to bring all necessary items for their animals and be prepared to provide care.
Current road closures in Navajo County are subject to change. Regular updates can be found on az511.net.
As a reminder, do not drive through road barricades.
As of November 2nd at 9:00 AM, road closures include:
• State Route 87 at Mile Posts 398-400
• State Route 87 at Mile Post 345-347
• I-40 exits 255/257 to Southbound State Route 87
• State Route 377 (Holbrook to State Route 277)
• State Route 89A (Sedona and Kachina Village) Mile Post 375-397
• State Route 238 (Maricopa and Gila Bend)
• Bourdon Ranch Rd.
• Porter Mountain Rd.
• McLaws Rd.
• US191, Mile Posts 345 & 497
• Silver Lake Estate Rd. Closed
• State Route 87 at Mile Post 350
• North Park Drive (Winslow)
Important to note: the Little Colorado Medical Center (LCMC) Emergency Department remains OPEN. All other services—including the clinic, physical therapy, and all outpatient services—are currently CLOSED. For questions related to their facility, please call 928-289-4691.
Residents should follow evacuation instructions, avoid flooded roads, and check official sources for updates. Continue to follow local city and county agencies for official, vetted information. Updates are posted online on our Navajo County Government, Navajo County Emergency Management, and Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Facebook pages as well as on our website at: 311info.net
As immediate needs are addressed, Navajo County and its partners are prioritizing damage assessments, infrastructure repairs, and coordination of available assistance. Recovery planning will focus on helping affected residents navigate next steps, restoring essential services, and identifying needs that may require sustained support. Information about recovery resources will be shared as services and eligibility requirements are confirmed.
To receive county emergency alerts, sign up for Navajo County’s Emergency Alert System at: navajocountyaz.gov/ready
Navajo County extends its gratitude to the local and state agencies, community organizations, volunteers, and residents supporting this response. In rural communities, strong partnerships connect people, equipment, and expertise across long distances when help is needed most. Those relationships are essential through every stage of a crisis from the first response to the work of rebuilding. We are stronger when we work together.