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Rescues underway, evacuations ordered as Oak Creek floods parts of Sedona
AZ Family • • general
Key Points:
- Firefighters in Sedona, AZ, called in additional crews to conduct numerous water rescues as rapidly rising floodwaters trapped residents inside their homes and forced evacuations along Oak Creek.
- Evacuations primarily affect neighborhoods on Sedona’s east side within Zones 8, 9, and 10, with multiple people reportedly trapped due to rising water levels.
- The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and local crews are assisting with evacuations near Red Rock Crossing, Oak Creek, Rimrock Drive, and conducting rescue operations on Perkinsville Road.
- Authorities have established an evacuation shelter at Sedona Red Rock High School and urge residents to move to higher ground immediately if in danger, avoid washes and creek beds, and never attempt to cross flooded roadways.
- This is an ongoing situation, and officials continue to monitor conditions and provide updates.
