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Globe flood images and early cleanup efforts

Scenes from in and around Globe, Arizona, after a catastrophic flood on Sept. 26, 2025.

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The beginning of a perilous storm

5:45 PM Friday: Eileen Harbison took this photo from Surmont Street before she headed out to Six Shooter Canyon to feed a friend’s dog. Coming back, she got caught in the flooding and had to shelter at a local home which sat on higher ground for three hours until the water receded.

It’s difficult to wrap one’s mind around the destruction that took place in Globe and Miami on Thursday and Friday due to severe storm behavior and flooding in both areas.

Miami

Day One: The storm struck hard in Miami

The destruction in Globe focused attention on the devastation from Friday’s flood event, but flooding actually began on Thursday, when an afternoon storm brought high winds and driving rain …

Our lead stories after the flood

The grand reset

Tanner Hunsaker owner of Western Reprographics and Topo Joes on North Broad Street, pausing from the clean-up process after the September flood.

For 15 years, behind an unassuming storefront in downtown Globe, a sign shop has quietly become one of the area’s largest and most relied-upon local businesses. Though Western …

Globe-Miami remembers: One year after the flood

The Globe-Miami community gathered to commemorate one year since the Sept. 26 flood that struck the community in 2025. The memorial, State of Globe: One Year Later , was held in front of Globe …

Hobbs signs off on $10M for local recovery projects

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Creek cleanup and regional flood partnership approved

At their June 9 meeting, Globe City Council heard an update on flood mitigation work in Pinal Creek, set to start on June 10, and approved an agreement with the Town of Miami and Gila County for …

Months after flooding, Elks Lodge Grant brings $3,500 in food assistance to Globe families

The Globe Elks Lodge received a $3,500 grant from the National Elks Club to assist local flood victims. Rather than distributing the funds directly, the lodge is partnering with the Salvation Army, …

HB2070 moves forward

Globe City Council joined leaders from Globe, Miami, and Gila County to speak at the State Capitol on the Sept. flood impacts in support of HB 2070. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Walt …

Video - Christina, from Benson, came to Globe to help with flood cleanup

Inside the clean up of Globe Antique Mall: We met Christina, from Benson, who had heard about the flooding in Globe from the Archdiocese and that one of the things needed was an industrial fan for the clean up process.

Video - Eileen Harbison was caught in flood waters coming home from Six Shooter Canyon

Eileen Harbison was caught in flooding coming home from Six Shooter Canyon at 6:40 p.m. Friday night, Sept. 26. A truck behind her videoed her harrowing experience when she realized how deep the water had gotten.

Flood damage minimal at Pickle Barrel which plans to reopen soon

The Pickle Barrel Trading Post took on some damage to the exterior, but will open this week.

Globe Miami-Chamber is important donation/distribution center

The Globe Chamber of Commerce has been accepting donations for flood victims.

Clean up in Globe — video

After the flood: The 'Huddle Crew' help businesses with cleanup — video

The "Huddle Crew" made up of friends and patrons of The Huddle, a favorite bar of many, tells us they have been out helping multiple businesses muck out today.

We want to share your flood photos and videos

For posterity, we want to gather your observations, photos and videos of the Flood of 2025. We'll archive everything permanently on our website for everyone to see now and in the future.

Among the county’s considerations is spreading sediment piles totaling more than 14,000 cubic yards on county-owned land adjacent to the Russell Gulch Landfill (pictured here). This would reduce hauling costs, which would otherwise exceed $2 million, and create a designated future sediment placement area.

Board of Supervisors discuss flood recovery projects, costs, bond issue

At their Jan. 20 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors heard presentations about the numerous projects necessary for recovery and mitigation due to last September and October’s floods, and the costs involved.

Flood recovery unveils nuggets of history

The photos were found in a stack of file drawers that had been piled high in a corner of the little depot - known as the freight office - which sits adjacent to Globe’s iconic 1916 Train Depot on north Broad Street. Donated to Kip Culver, who ran Globe’s Mainstreet Program and spearheaded the restoration of the train depot and freight office, they sat forgotten among the paint cans and other projects, yet to be gotten to.

The wall between Gila County RV Park and the creek is more than 100 years old and has been poured over the years. The flood caused it to fail from the inside, Demroo says. Once it is rebuilt to meet current building codes, he says the family can rebuild the other half of the RV park.

A Globe mainstay for more than 30 years, RV Park rebuilds after the floods

Gila County RV Park has served as a reliable lodging option for travelers and contractors in Globe-Miami since 1986, but September’s destructive floods left the family business facing its greatest challenge yet.

Joanna TwentyThree owns three adjacent businesses in Miami: The Lyric Soda Fountain, Thee 23 Skidoo, and Miami Art Works, which collectively form a creative corridor in Miami’s historic downtown district. Pictured here is the start of cleanup efforts after the floods. Joanna says flood repair estimates have varied widely, ranging from $17,000 to $21,000 to as much as $100,000 per building.

‘These old buildings are worth saving’

“It was a year we saw how quickly society can fall apart,” said Joanna TwentyThree, owner of three closely-knit businesses in downtown Miami — The Lyric Soda Fountain, music venue Thee 23 Skidoo, and longtime arts collective and gallery Miami Art Works.

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ request for a major disaster declaration for Gila County received bipartisan support from Arizona’s U.S. representatives, including Sen. Ruben Gallego. Gallego also visited Globe-Miami days after the floods to tour the damage and meet with local leadership and first responders, as shown here.

‘Premature’: FEMA denies disaster declaration for Globe-Miami floods

Federal disaster assistance for last September’s historic floods will not be coming to Globe-Miami, at least for now. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for a major …

Square concrete mats, known as "Fleximat" lined the wash and were completely torn apart during the flood. This is taken at Russell Gulch near Hospital Drive.

County storm damage costs could reach $20 million

At their Dec. 16 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors heard a lengthy presentation about flood recovery efforts and funding, with costs expected to reach the double-digit millions.

The storm which brought massive flooding in late September

Understanding the science behind the floods

U of A Extension hosts talks from experts on impact of weather and watershed conditions Christopher Jones, Globe-Miami local and Gila County’s University of Arizona Cooperative Extension agent, has organized two online seminars, open to the community and public, focused on factors that influenced the recent flood events in Globe-Miami.

Flood recovery funds and strategic plan discussed by Miami Town Council Nov. 24

Present were Mayor Gil Madrid, Councilmembers Jose “Angel” Medina, Dan Moat, Don Reiman, Michael Sosh and Phil Stewart. Vice Mayor Sammy Gonzalez was excused. Flood Damage Repair …

Molly Cornwell launched the GoFundMe account, "Seeking the fastest and most practical way to accept donations." JENN WALKER

Supporting Globe businesses and property owners

After the September flood, many began looking for ways to help the Globe community recover. Because the Globe Downtown Association, also known as the Globe Main Street Program, is widely …

Debbie Stoffler and her two teenagers can only occupy part of their home after storms destroyed the back bedrooms. Stoffler does not qualify for flood relief funding since her home was not flooded from the ground up.

When a “storm” becomes a “flood”

For many residents, the results are the same: homes with extensive water damage, whether from rising floodwaters or torrential rain. But when it comes to disaster assistance and insurance claims, the distinction between “storm” and “flood” has become a major obstacle.

At Power Elite Dance Academy, Tina McCarey slowly acquired several adjacent buildings on Broad street to house her dance studio. All of them and their contents were destroyed by the floodwaters. Contractors estimate repairs will run upward of $250,000.

Creativity endures: Local art spaces rebuild

As part of Globe Miami Times’ ongoing coverage of businesses affected by the September and October storms, this story highlights two local institutions — the Miami Art Works corridor and Power Elite Dance Academy. These stories detail the toll of the damage and their stories of recovery despite the challenges faced. From Miami to Globe, the people who make up these cultural anchors are working to bring the arts back to the historic downtown districts.

Lions Club members from Miami, Globe, Safford, Mesa Fountain of the Sun, and South Tucson, along with community volunteers, came together a week before to pack boxes with food and supplies for Globe-Miami flood victims.

The Lions Club District 21S launches major relief effort for Globe-Miami flood victims

Lions Club members and community volunteers loaded the vehicles of 154 families with food boxes, cooking oil, water, and blankets, each box containing $100 worth of groceries. A total of 553 people were served.

Arizona Propane was one of 13 other propane marketers which answered the urgent call for help according to a post on their page including several of these photos:
“Crews arrived with trucks, trailers, cranes, and — most importantly — people, ready to assist in the clean-up and recovery effort,” the statement said. “We are especially proud of and grateful to our four incredible service technicians who stepped up without hesitation.”

After the flood: propane tank recovery spurs questions about storage and prevention

In the aftermath of the great flood of September 26, one of the images that will be burned in the memories of Globe survivors is hundreds of propane tanks washing through town on the raging waters of …

A view of historic Downtown Globe on October 12 during the second round of flooding in the area

Last day for Globe-Miami businesses to apply for United Fund flood relief

Applications for local businesses seeking flood relief through the United Fund of Globe-Miami close today, marking the end of a two-week application period. …

Flood impacts and recovery detailed at October 14 City Council meeting

Emergency Management Specialist Madison Rybicki, on loan from Glendale’s Department of Emergency Management, gave an overview of the City’s coordinated response and recovery. She emphasized that Globe’s recovery is being supported by specialists from across Arizona and the country, who are assisting with operations, logistics, finance, and planning.

Dale Fletcher says it was the community that showed up the night of the flood to start the clean-up process that made a huge difference.

Globe-Miami businesses begin to rise again

It’s been a little over a month since the September 26 flood swept through Globe and Miami, leaving behind mud, debris, and heartbreak. Yet, amid the damage, stories of grit and determination are emerging as local businesses clean up, rebuild, and reopen their doors. From Anna’s Petals to Kino Floors and La Casita Cafe to Highway 60 Motors, the message is the same: clean up, rebuild, reopen, and keep going.

An eight-inch water line feeding into San Carlos Drive, also known as the Apache Peaks area, broke, leaving those 24 residents without water for the next four days. The City of Globe began delivering potable water to the area.

Floods cause days without water and boil water notices in Globe

As the City of Globe continues to recover from flooding this month and last month, it has been juggling numerous infrastructure problems. One of the more significant problems has been …

Highway 60 showing a portion of the badly washed-out section of the highway just outside of Miami, Az

$3 million worth of urgent repairs on US 60

Urgent repairs on US 60 between Globe and Superior began last Monday following damage incurred on the highway during the second round of flooding that hit the area just over two weeks ago. The company Ames Construction was contracted by The Arizona Department of Transportation to complete the repairs.