🌱 How unprecedented flooding is affecting Kachina Village and nearby communities today

Coffee in hand, Kachina Village? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How unprecedented flooding is affecting Kachina Village and nearby communities today
• What SR 89A’s closure between Sedona and Kachina Village means now

Today's riddle: There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, but cool, temps: high: 55, low: 25.
• Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 27 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Oak Creek reaches nearly 18 feet as ‘unprecedented' flooding strikes region (knau.org) — Severe flooding across northern Arizona has directly impacted Kachina Village, with Coconino County officials reporting flood damage in the community alongside Munds Park and Flagstaff. Roads, schools, and power have been disrupted regionwide, and emergency shelters and rescues are underway as rivers and creeks remain dangerously high. Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads while crews work to restore safe access, including for Election Day voting.
   

• SR 89A Closed, Lodging Evacuated as Flooding Hits Sedona (sedona.biz) — Travel to and from Kachina Village is heavily affected as ADOT reports SR 89A closed between Sedona and Kachina Village with no estimated reopening time, disrupting canyon businesses and Flagstaff access. Flooding, sewage spills into Oak Creek, and a long-term West Fork Trail closure are reshaping visitor plans and local itineraries. Residents should monitor ADOT alerts and city updates before traveling or recommending routes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday November 3

• Toddler Tales →
  Flagstaff Calendar, Downtown Library 300 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff
  9:30 am
• Garden Maintenance Volunteer Day - Bonito Community Garden →
  Flagstaff Calendar, Bonito Community Garden, Flagstaff
  4:00 pm
• MSW Application Pizza Party →
  700 South Knoles Drive, Flagstaff
  6:00 pm

Wednesday November 4

• Flagstaff Poetry Slam →
  Firecreek Coffee, Flagstaff
• Preschool Express →
  Flagstaff Calendar, Downtown Library, Flagstaff
  10:15 am
• Diabetes Support Group in Flagstaff →
  NAH Conference Room, 1050 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff
  12:00 pm
• Lego Builders →
  Flagstaff Calendar, Downtown Library 300 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff
  3:45 pm
• Wily Writers →
  Flagstaff Calendar, Downtown Library 300 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff
  5:30 pm
• Bingo Night at Basecamp →
  Basecamp at Snowbowl, 6355 N. Highway 180, Flagstaff
  6:00 pm

Thursday November 5

• Oeno Thursday Wine Tasting →
  Flagstaff AZ
• Indigenous Commission Meeting →
  Flagstaff Calendar Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  11:00 am
• Keys to Homeownership: Flagstaff Housing Resource Fair →
  Flagstaff Calendar, Downtown Library 300 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Flagstaff

• Death of man found in Flagstaff storm water drainage area believed to be weather-related (abc15.com)
• U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage to Arizona Flood Victims (intellectia.ai)
• HCH Pet of the Week: Mini and Claw (azdailysun.com)

Sedona

• Sedona flooding sends sewage spilling into nearby Oak Creek twice (fresnobee.com)

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Ok Kachina Village! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs?" — There were no stairs. (Thank you Ro B. for sending it in!)
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