FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2026
Navajo County Provides Flood Response and Recovery Update
Navajo 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 continued to work around the clock alongside local responders, community leaders, utility providers, and state partners to monitor and assess impacts and coordinate response and assistance. 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 10:00 AM on November 3nd, evacuation orders issued in the Winslow area have been lifted for Bushman Acres, Ames Acres, Flying J to Minnetonka, the RV Park, and Best Western Plus Winslow Inn. The voluntary evacuation orders/Shelter in Place for Five Mountain Estates in Winslow has also been lifted.
Current road closures in Navajo County are subject to change. Regular updates can be found on az511.com. As a reminder, do not drive through flooded roadways or around road barricades. As of November 3rd at 3:00 PM, road closures include:
- Porter Mountain Rd. at State Route 260 (Partial closure)
- Silver Creek Dr.
- McLaws Rd.
As response efforts move into recovery operations, residents should avoid flooded areas and roads and continue to follow official sources for updates including local city and county agencies. 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
To receive county emergency alerts, sign up for Navajo County’s Emergency Alert System at: navajocountyaz.gov/ready
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. To this end, Navajo County Emergency Management released a Flood-Related Disaster Survey for affected residents. The survey responses will help us identify unmet needs and better understand what assistance is needed in our communities. This feedback is important and will help us determine how best to support those impacted by the flooding. The survey can be taken online at: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/803087da413c4e2f8f059b0005bfe362?portalUrl=https://azdema.maps.arcgis.com
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.