In September 2025, historic floodwaters struck the towns of Globe and Miami, Arizona, killing three people and causing nearly $100 million in damage. Almost 10 months later, FEMA has denied the state of Arizona’s appeal for a federal disaster declaration.
Al Gameros, Mayor of Globe, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the situation.
According to FEMA’s determination cited by the city of Globe, flooding was “not of such severity and magnitude that warrants a major disaster declaration.” Local officials said the decision leaves them with only about $10 million in state funding for flood prevention and recovery, far short of the roughly $130 million needed.
