6.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 06/09/2026
- From:
- Edward Schenk, Water Services Section Director - Stormwater
- Department:
- Water Services
Co-Submitter:
Daniel Kelly
TITLE:
2026 Monsoon Season Preparations Informational Update
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Information only.
Executive Summary:
The Flagstaff community experiences an annual monsoon season from approximately July 1st to the middle of September as moisture is pulled from the Gulf of California and Pacific Ocean into the Four Corners region. Several different City Divisions and Sections prepare for potential flooding and stormwater quality concerns. This update will provide information on preparations for this year's rainy season, including stormwater infrastructure maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Emergency Management alerts, and the National Weather Service forecast for the local area.
Information:
This update is informational only and will provide monsoon season guidance on weather through the local National Weather Service field office, Emergency Management updates, and Stormwater Section updates.