Evacuation Guide

Phoenix, Arizona Evacuation Routes

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Threat Assessment

Extreme Heat

Phoenix regularly exceeds 115F in summer, with 120F+ possible. Heat kills more people than any other weather event in Arizona.

Dust Storm

Haboobs (massive dust walls) during monsoon season (June-Sept) create zero-visibility driving conditions.

Flash Flood

Monsoon thunderstorms cause rapid flash flooding in washes and underpasses. Desert soil has minimal absorption.

Water Scarcity

Colorado River allocation cuts and aquifer depletion threaten long-term water supply. Drought conditions persistent.

Wildfire

Desert and chaparral fires in surrounding mountains, especially during drought and high wind events.

Evacuation Routes

I-10 West to Los Angeles

primary

Primary westbound evacuation via I-10 through Buckeye, Quartzsite, and the desert to Los Angeles.

370 miles to Los Angeles5.5 hours (normal), 8-12 hours (evacuation)

EXTREME HEAT: Desert temperatures can exceed 120F - carry 2+ gallons water per person

Vehicle overheating risk - check coolant, tires before departure

Extreme Heat Emergency

Water Scarcity

Industrial Accident

I-10 East to Tucson

primary

Eastern evacuation via I-10 to Tucson. Closer destination with university and military resources.

115 miles to Tucson1.75 hours (normal), 3-5 hours (evacuation)

I-10 through Sonoran Desert - extreme heat precautions required

Casa Grande to Tucson has limited services

Flash Flood

Civil Unrest

Industrial Accident

I-17 North to Flagstaff

secondary

Northern evacuation via I-17 climbing from desert to mountain elevation (7,000 ft) in Flagstaff. Significant temperature relief in summer.

145 miles to Flagstaff2 hours (normal), 4-6 hours (evacuation)

I-17 is the primary evacuation route for metro Phoenix - extreme congestion expected

Steep grades through Black Canyon - vehicle overheating common in summer

Extreme Heat

Water Emergency

Dust Storm

US-60 East to Globe/Show Low

secondary

Eastern mountain evacuation via US-60 through Apache Junction and the Superstition Mountains to Globe and continuing to Show Low.

85 miles to Globe, 175 miles to Show Low1.5 hours to Globe (normal), 3-4 hours (evacuation)

Winding mountain roads through Superstition Mountains - not for large vehicles

Steep switchbacks and narrow lanes between Apache Junction and Superior

Extreme Heat

Urban Fire

Water Scarcity

Arizona Canal Path

foot

On-foot or bicycle route along the Arizona Canal from central Phoenix north through Scottsdale. Paved multi-use path.

12 miles to Scottsdale3-5 hours on foot, 1 hour by bike

HEAT DANGER: DO NOT use this route midday in summer (June-Sept) - risk of death

Carry minimum 1 gallon water per person - more in summer

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Road Blockage

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Safe Zones & Rally Points

Phoenix Convention Center (Emergency Shelter)

shelter • Capacity: 12,000

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

hospital • Capacity: 726

St. Joseph's Hospital

hospital • Capacity: 595

Mayo Clinic Phoenix

hospital • Capacity: 280

Phoenix Fire Station 1

fire station

Steele Indian School Park

rally point

Papago Park

rally point

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

resource

ASU Tempe Campus - Sun Devil Stadium

rally point

Encanto Park

rally point

South Mountain Park

rally point

Luke Air Force Base

resource

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