Scottsdale hurricane guide¶

Scottsdale's Emergency Manager oversees the city's disaster preparation. The city says seasonal storms can cause flooding and that it may make sand and sandbags available to residents. Its Stormwater and Floodplain Management office handles drainage concerns and flood hazard determinations. See the Maricopa County page for county alerts and agencies.

Official website: scottsdaleaz.gov

What to know in Scottsdale¶

• The city says that during seasonal storms it may make sand and sandbags available to residents. Check the city emergency page for locations.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Scottsdale Emergency Preparedness: The city's emergency preparedness page, with monsoon flooding and sandbag information. Website.
• Scottsdale Stormwater and Floodplain Management: Flood insurance rate maps, flood hazard determinations, and drainage reports. Website.

County services that cover Scottsdale¶

Maricopa County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Scottsdale. The Maricopa County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Alerts sent to WEA-enabled phones in the affected area. The county says you do not need to download an app or subscribe. Website.
• Maricopa County Monsoon and flood safety: Flood Control District guidance on flooding, dust storms, sandbags, and extreme heat, with rainfall maps. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/emergency-preparedness
• https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/
• https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/police
• https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/stormwater