Weather Alerts and Storm Activity:
Severe weather struck central Mohave County, including Kingman, on Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, noting potential wind gusts exceeding 58 mph, small hail, and heavy rainfall. A Flood Advisory was also in effect until 11:30 PM MST, warning of possible localized flooding in areas like Kingman, Yucca, and Oatman. Residents were advised to avoid driving through flooded areas. Storms were expected to persist in Kingman for one to three hours after 8:00 PM Wednesday.
Power Outage Reported:
Early Thursday at 3:03 AM, a power outage affected at least 15 homes in Kingman, caused by an issue with UNS Electric, Inc. The utility was working to restore service, but no timeline was provided.City
Updates and Closures:
In observance of Independence Day, all City of Kingman offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Trash collection for Thursday and Friday customers will occur one day early, and residents were reminded to place bins out accordingly. The city also announced a public workshop on July 10 from 3:00–4:30 PM at City Council Chambers to discuss new development initiatives aimed at streamlining processes. Community input is encouraged.
Political Event:
The Conservative Republican Club of Kingman is preparing for its July 14 meeting, featuring Alex Kolodin, the only declared GOP candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, and a presentation on health initiatives by Tracy DuCharme. The club is already looking ahead to the 2026 elections, with plans to host a gubernatorial candidate in August.