Yavapai County Flood Control District is a political subdivision in Yavapai County, AZ, dedicated to regulating floodplains and watershed development. They oversee the development in and along watercourses with drainage areas greater than 80 acres, identifying flood hazards and associated problems. The district constructs flood control structures and drainage facilities, ensuring the maintenance and operation of completed projects.

Additionally, they operate a network of Stream and Rainfall Gauges to gather crucial rainfall information and conduct county watercourse and drainage master planning. As a special taxing district, the Flood Control District is funded through a secondary property tax levied on parcels within the county. They collaborate with various Federal, State, District, County, and City entities for project funding.

The district also implements programs from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the National Flood Insurance Program. If you're in Yavapai County, rest assured that the Flood Control District is committed to flood prevention and safety through education and their Stormwater Management Program