7/18/17 9:30 – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of northern Arizona (including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and Northern Gila Counties) beginning today at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm Wednesday evening. The strongest storms will have rainfall rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour and could easily overwhelm flood prone locations.

A flash flood watch means that developing conditions may lead to flash flooding within the watch area. People, especially those located along area creeks, rivers, or other flash flood prone areas, should continue to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take immediate action should flash flood warnings be issued.

**7/10/17 7:30 pm – Papermill Road has re-opened to all traffic.**

7/10/17 3:30 – Due to a seriou accident, Papermill Road is closed at State Route 277 for eastbound traffic and at Freeman Hallow for westbound traffic. There is no estimated time for reopening yet. Please avoid the area and use an alternative route.

7/10/17 7:30 – Law enforcement throughout the region would like you to remain vigilant for the suspect involved in arson and aggravated assault upon a Forest Service employee. This individual is considered **Armed and Dangerous – DO NOT APPROACH**!

Residents in Cibecue have positively identified him in that area. Please do not provide any type of resources, including money, food or rides to this individual. If he is spotted please call 911 or your local law enforcement immediately!