MAYER, Ariz. - Residents have been ordered to evacuate after heavy rains in the area of Big Bug Creek caused flooding, according to Yavapai County Emergency Management.
Officials are telling people living in low-lying areas of Big Bug Creek to gather necessary items and go to higher ground. Deputies shut down low water crossings as people evacuated.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff said Big Bug Creek rose 5 feet since 3 p.m. A flash flood warning continues for the Goodwin Fire scar through 6:15 p.m.
The NWS said more than 2 inches of rain has fallen on the scar as of 4 p.m. Thursday.
There were no injuries reported during the evacuations.
Emergency officials said the high waters moved onto Spring Valley, causing additional evacuations and the closure of the main community bridge. There has been reports of damage to homes in Spring Valley and Mayer.
An unoccupied car near the creek south of Mayer was caught in the flood waters and floated some distance before coming to a rest on the ground, officials said. A deputy was in the area when it happened.
Yavapai County Public Work personnel are working to clear the bridge in Spring Valley and hope to open it soon. The bridge in Cordes Lakes has already been reopened.
The Red Cross shelter set up at Mayer High School was closed after the evacuation orders were lifted.