Town of Pinetop-Lakeside

11/02/2026

FLOOD SAFETY REMINDER: STAY CLEAR OF POWER POLES

Navopache Electric Cooperative crews have been working hard throughout this storm to respond to weather-related challenges and keep our community safe.

Please do your part to help keep yourself and utility crews safe.

Flooding can weaken and destabilize the ground surrounding power poles, creating potentially dangerous conditions. Stay away from power poles in areas that have experienced flooding, even after the water has receded.

Never approach downed power lines or damaged poles, and always assume power lines are energized.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our Navopache Electric crews as they continue responding to the impacts of this storm.

11/02/2026

PLEASE limit water use as much as you can
(Flushing, Showers, Laundry, Dishwashers)
to ease the strain on the system and help prevent more backups.
Stay out of flood water, which may be contaminated with sewage and can hide open manholes
Keep kids and pets away, and check on your neighbors.

Pinetop-Lakeside Sanitary District is flooded and backed up, and officials say this is the worst flooding that we have seen in recent history.

Employees are working as hard as they can with pump stations and the plant but are unable to get in or out of the facility and operations are at a standstill.

As a results, manhole covers are popping up all over and some homes are reporting sewage backing up into the house along with water damage.

PLEASE limit water use as much as you can
(Flushing, Showers, Laundry, Dishwashers)
to ease the strain on the system and help prevent more backups.
Stay out of flood water, which may be contaminated with sewage and can hide open manholes
Keep kids and pets away, and check on your neighbors

We will share updates as soon as we have them
Thank you

11/02/2026

You may see emergency vehicles driving through closed roads. This does not mean that they are open for public use.

11/02/2026

UPDATE 5:59 PM - TThe gas leak on Porter Mountain Road near the Humane Society has been addressed. Gas service has been shut off to Porter Creek Estates. There is currently no estimated time for repairs or restoration of service. Residents should continue to avoid the affected area. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

Town of Pinetop-Lakeside | Public Safety Notice

A gas line break has been reported on Porter Mountain Road near the Humane Society.

The extent of the affected area is currently unknown. The gas company has been notified and is en route to assess the situation.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

Do not approach the damaged gas line or surrounding area.

Do not use electrical switches, start vehicles, or create sparks if you suspect a gas leak nearby.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 from a safe location.

The gas company is responding, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

11/01/2026

Sand bags are currently not accessible at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex as Woodland Road is currently closed in this area. Please do not attempt to access this area. We are working on relocating the sand bag supplies and will post an update soon!

Send a message to learn more

11/01/2026

**OFFICIAL EMERGENCY NOTICE**

**TOWN OF PINETOP-LAKESIDE**
**SHELTER IN PLACE | FLOODING EMERGENCY**

The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside is urging all residents and visitors to **SHELTER IN PLACE** due to dangerous flooding, hazardous road conditions, and potential road closures throughout the area.

**If you are currently in a safe location, please remain there and avoid all unnecessary travel.**

**EMERGENCY SHELTER OPEN**

For individuals who have been displaced by flooding, are in an unsafe location, or need a safe, dry place to shelter, an emergency shelter is available at:

**Blue Ridge High School, East Campus**
📍 1200 W. White Mountain Blvd.
Lakeside, AZ 85929

**IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:**

- **SHELTER IN PLACE** if your current location is safe.
- **DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.** Water may be deeper than it appears, and roadways may be damaged or washed out.
- **NEVER DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES.** Road closures are in place for your protection.
- **AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.** Keep roads clear for emergency personnel and response crews.
- **DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH THE SHELTER** if road conditions make travel unsafe.
- **CALL 911** if you are in immediate danger or require emergency assistance.

The Town is closely monitoring conditions and will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

**Please share this notice to help ensure residents, visitors, and anyone affected by flooding are aware of the available shelter and current safety precautions.**

11/01/2026

EMERGENCY ALERT: AVOID TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE 🚨

Please stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary!

Due to flooding and hazardous road conditions, the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside is urging residents and visitors to use extreme caution.

⚠️ NEVER drive around barricades or road closures. Barricades are in place for your safety. Roads may be washed out or unsafe beyond the closure.

⚠️ DO NOT drive through flooded streets. Even shallow, moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road. You cannot always tell how deep the water is or whether the roadway beneath it is intact.

⚠️ AVOID unnecessary travel. Please stay home and allow emergency responders and road crews to safely address hazardous conditions.

TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

Your safety is our top priority. Please take these warnings seriously, avoid flooded areas, and never attempt to cross a barricaded roadway.

11/01/2026

UPDATE: 7:34 PM Woodland Road is now open. The only closure that remains within Town limits is Porter Mountain Road from the light at HWY 260 (bridge remains closed) to Porter Mountain Road at Porter Creek. (See map in comments).

UPDATE: 5:47 PM Woodland Lake Road is now open.

UPDATE: 4:53 PM PLEASE BE ADVISED! Porter Mountain Road between Porter Creek and Hwy 260 is still closed. Please do not attempt to use this roadway.

UPDATE: 3:56PM. HWY 260 is back open at Porter Mountain Road.

Do to severe flooding the following roads are now closed. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS!!

260 is closed in both directions at Porter Mountain Road.

Woodland Road will be closed at Homestead to Woodland Lake Road.

Woodland Lake Road will be closed at the park entrance to Woodland Road.

Porter Mountain is closed near the humane society.

The Billy Creek bridge will be closed at Springer Mountain.

11/01/2026

UPDATE: 11/1/26 at 9AM: Artist Draw at Buckskin Wash, in Heber, is currently overflowing with water.

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🚨 FLOODING – ROAD CLOSED 🚨

Motorists are advised that Lone Pine Dam Road at Linden Wash in Linden is CLOSED due to flooding.

Please do not attempt to drive around barricades or cross flooded roadways. Floodwaters can be deeper and move faster than they appear.

🌊 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

A flooded roadway is not worth the risk. Please use an alternate route and help us keep everyone safe!