City of Flagstaff
Museum Fire Flood Projects
Your hub for City of Flagstaff Museum Fire Flood Projects
On July 21, 2019, the Museum Fire broke out in the Dry Lake Hills area just above Flagstaff within the Coconino National Forest. The fire ultimately charred 1,961 acres, including a significant portion of the Spruce Wash Watershed. Flood modeling subsequently showed potential flood risk to neighborhoods in Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff. Both the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Flood Control District immediately took extensive measures and precautions to mitigate damage from flood events.
Throughout the summer of 2021, unprecedented rain events impacted the Museum burn scar and caused multiple rounds of flash flooding in Flagstaff neighborhoods. The City of Flagstaff continues to collaborate with both public and private partners in planning and implementing a series of projects to lessen the impact of flooding in Flagstaff neighborhoods. This website provides information on these City-led projects and will be updated as new information becomes available.
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