Most people around Mohave County just call it Butler, after Leroy Butler, the developer who first sold lots here under the name New Kingman. The census-designated place sits directly north of the Kingman city limits, about seven miles from downtown, at roughly 3,360 feet. It is compact, about five square miles, and fairly dense for this part of Arizona: close to 12,900 residents and more than 6,000 housing units as of 2020. Because it is unincorporated, county departments rather than a city government handle roads, drainage and floodplain rules.
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High-Desert Freezes North of Kingman
At this elevation, winter is a real plumbing season. Records from neighboring Kingman show nights frequently falling to freezing, a record low of 6°F, and a New Year's storm in 2014–2015 that dropped 6.5 inches of snow. Butler's homes face the same cold. Pipes in exterior walls, under sinks against outside walls, in garages and in attic spaces are the usual failure points, along with outdoor faucets that still have a hose attached.
When a line splits, close the main shutoff, open a low faucet to relieve pressure, and switch off the breaker for any room where water is near outlets. A provider handling water damage repair will generally pull up wet carpet pad, cut out saturated drywall a little above the wet line, and run dehumidifiers until moisture readings return to normal. More detail on water extraction and what follows it is available on our service pages.
Summer Runoff Across Unpaved and Graded Lots
Most of the area's roughly eight inches of yearly rain falls between July and September, often in short bursts. Water that hits hard desert soil, rooftops and pavement runs off fast, and a lot graded the wrong way can send it against a foundation or under a garage door. Washes crossing the Hualapai Valley carry that runoff toward lower ground; the Mohave County Flood Control District has spent years building channels for Kingman and adjacent unincorporated areas because some washes historically caused serious damage.
- Keep gutters and downspouts directing water at least several feet from the slab.
- Clear debris from drainage swales between lots before July.
- Look up your parcel on the county flood map viewer to see whether it sits in a mapped hazard area.
- Sign up for CodeRED and check the county Alert Center for rain gauge and road closure information.
Butler Rentals: Tenant and Owner Roles After a Leak
More than 6,000 housing units sit within about five square miles, rental homes among them, and on lots this close together a leak or a misdirected downspout can quickly become a neighbor's problem too. If you rent, notify the landlord or property manager in writing right away and take photos; your renters policy may cover belongings, while the building owner's policy usually covers the structure. Landlords should get drying started quickly, because delays tend to turn a simple clean-water leak into a larger repair with mold.
Hidden Moisture and Mold in Butler Homes
Dry air helps exposed surfaces dry, but it cannot reach inside a wall cavity or under a bathroom floor. Slow drips from supply lines, toilets and water heaters are the most common source of hidden mold in homes here. Musty smells, bubbling paint and soft baseboards are clues. If you see growth, limit disturbance and have the moisture source located first. Professional mold removal focuses on removing affected materials and correcting the moisture, not just spraying the surface.
County Rules and Where to Look Things Up
Because Butler is outside the Kingman city limits, questions about drainage easements, floodplain permits and flood zone determinations go to Mohave County's Flood Control District, located on East Kino Avenue in Kingman. Its website links FEMA flood maps, elevation certificate information and real-time rainfall data. For broader context on statewide weather risks, see our Arizona service area page, or the Kingman page for the city next door.
New Kingman-Butler Neighborhoods and Surrounding Towns
The same line also serves nearby communities such as:
- Kingman
- Golden Valley
- Hackberry
- Chloride
Questions From New Kingman-Butler Property Owners
Is New Kingman-Butler part of the City of Kingman?
No. It is an unincorporated census-designated place bordering Kingman to the north. That means Mohave County, not the city, handles floodplain administration and drainage questions. The county's Flood Control District in Kingman can tell you whether your parcel is in a FEMA flood hazard area and who maintains nearby drainage features.
What should I do first when a pipe bursts in Butler on a cold night?
Close the main water shutoff, usually near the meter or where the line enters the house, and open a faucet to drain the system. Turn off power to wet rooms if you can do it safely. Move belongings out of the water, take photos, and then call your insurer and a restoration provider to start extraction and drying.
Will my homeowners policy cover water that ran into my garage during a monsoon storm?
Often not. Standard homeowners policies generally exclude surface water and flooding, which falls under separate flood insurance. Wind-driven rain entering through a storm-damaged roof may be treated differently. Read your policy's water exclusions, document the damage carefully, and ask your agent how the claim would be classified before cleanup removes the evidence.