Why an Elevation Certificate Matters for Homeowners

Flooded residential street with cars and houses surrounded by water, showing why homeowners need an elevation certificate

When monsoon season hits, the storms don’t always last long, but the damage they leave behind can be life-changing. Just recently, flash floods swept through parts of the state, leading to road closures and even a fatality. In Mohave County, warnings from the National Weather Service reminded everyone how quickly the desert can turn dangerous. […]

Why a Boundary Line Survey Matters After Flooding

Warning flash flood area sign in desert landscape highlighting risks that make a boundary line survey important for protecting property lines

Every year, Lake Havasu braces for the desert’s wild summer storms. On September 5, the National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings across Lake Havasu City, Parker Dam, and Topock. Videos of rushing water filled social feeds, and local outlets like KESQ and RiverScene Magazine shared dramatic footage of roadways under water. But while most […]

Steps to Get a Flood Elevation Certificate

Licensed land surveyor in Kingman measuring land elevations for a FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate

If you own property in Kingman, you know the desert landscape can surprise you. Most of the year it’s dry, but when heavy rain hits, water doesn’t soak in—it moves fast. Washes fill, drainage systems back up, and neighborhoods near low-lying areas see water rising quickly. That’s why FEMA, insurance companies, and the City of […]