On March 21st, 2014, the President signed the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA). This makes changes to the Biggert-Waters Reform Act (BW-12). The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) has put together a document analyzing the HFIAA. Please read the attached document thoroughly and, if you have further questions, contact our office at 928.771.3197. You may also refer to our Reference Materials page to access this document in the future.

The YCFCD has completed the Big Bug Creek Detailed Flood Hazard Study. The new detailed maps will help residents along the Big Bug Creek better identify risks and make informed decisions about how to protect their families and property in the event of a flood.

The YCFCD will be holding a public open house on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 from 4-7pm at Mayer High School. There, residents can speak one-on-one with YCFCD, FEMA contractors and insurance experts for more information about their specific property.

We are happy to announce the appointment of Dan Cherry to Director of the Yavapai County Flood Control District. On February 3rd, 2014, the Yavapai County Flood Control District Board of Directors appointed Dan to the position left vacant by the recently retired Charlie Cave. Dan has been with Yavapai County since 1997 and returns to the Flood Control District after having spent the last 10 years with the County Public Works Department. Welcome, Dan!

Need further information about the Biggert-Waters Reform Act (BW-12)? Please visit our Reference Materials page and find a newly compiled resource list via the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).

Beginning June 3rd, 2013, the Yavapai County Flood Control District established new hours of operation at its Prescott location at 1120 Commerce Drive. The new hours are as follows:

Monday through Thursday: 7:00am – 5:00pm

Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm

If you are a resident living in the Doce Fire or Yarnell Hill Fire area and are concerned about potential flooding, you may request a fire-specific Flood Hazard Request from the Yavapai County Flood Control District. We will be processing these requests daily. Please send an email to FireFlood.Hazard@yavapai.us and include parcel number or tax assessor number (APN), the requester information including name, mailing address, phone number, comments or special requests, and a return email address (if different than originating address).

Did you know that your home may be at a greater risk of flooding as a result of the Doce Fire? Visit our Post-Fire Flood Potential page for more information.

The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program in which communities are rewarded for floodplain management activities. The program provides opportunity for discounted flood insurance premiums for policyholders in communities that participate. Communities are issued a class rating dependent upon the number of points earned through various participatory programs.

Yavapai County recently increased to a Class 6 CRS rating! This means a benefit of up to a 25% discount for policyholders within the Special Flood Hazard Area! Call your insurance agent to find out about possible discounts on your flood insurance!

This project will remove pollutants from stormwater runoff and has also constructed groundwater recharge basins for infiltrations into the Prescott Aquifer. Read more…