Heavy rains in Arizona lead to a driver being swept away as the Southwest’s monsoon season nears its end.
Benson, Arizona – A woman tragically lost her life after her vehicle was swept away during flash floods on Friday night in southeastern Arizona, as reported by local lawmakers. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team noted that the ordeal began around 9:30 PM when the woman called emergency services to say she […]
Phoenix receives its first major monsoon storm of 2025.
Phoenix Experiences Major Monsoon Storm A significant monsoon storm recently impacted the Phoenix metropolitan area and Pinal County, marking the first big weather event of 2025. Many homes and businesses found themselves without power, which was particularly challenging during the evening hours. Additionally, aviation operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport faced major disruptions as flights […]
Phoenix receives its first major monsoon storm of 2025.
Phoenix Hit by Major Monsoon Storm A significant monsoon storm has swept through the Phoenix metropolitan area and Pinal County, marking what seems to be the largest event of 2025 so far. This storm left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power, resulting in significant delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, where flights […]
Cochise County Leaders Discuss Monsoon Effects and Safety Actions for the Community
Kochise County Government Conference Summary The Kochise County Government Conference took place on August 1, 2025, and tackled critical issues, mainly focusing on the current monsoon season and the measures in place for community safety. The meeting kicked off with an overview of road conditions in the Sierra Vista area. Authorities reported several closures due […]
Get ready for the 2025 monsoon: Sandbag distribution sites in Santa Cruz and Pima County
Punching Bag Preparation for the 2025 Monsoon in Tucson Residents in Tucson, Arizona, are gearing up for the 2025 Monsoon season, which is expected to bring thunderstorms. In response, communities in Santa Cruz and Pima counties are providing safe and free punching bags. In Santa Cruz County, locals can obtain free sand and bags, but […]
Monsoon storms sweep through Arizona, prompting a tornado warning
Weather Update for Metro Phoenix On Wednesday evening, the Metro Phoenix area was affected by a shift that moved weather patterns north from southern Arizona, resulting in rain and dust being cleared from the region, according to officials. The National Weather Service in Phoenix indicated that showers and storms were expected to start in southern […]
Monsoon storms challenge $100 million flood prevention effort in Flagstaff
Thunderstorms Hit Arizona as Monsoon Season Begins Flagstaff, Arizona – Summer thunderstorms are making their presence known, with significant rainfall already causing flooding in areas like Prescott and Chino Valley earlier this week. It seems to rain quite a bit in Arizona, but certain conditions can quickly lead to hazardous flooding. This highlights the importance […]
City of Flagstaff Releases Monsoon Season Resources
Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. Each year the City of Flagstaff Stormwater Management Division releases updated recommendations and resources regarding monsoon season and flooding. As monsoon season approaches, residents are encouraged to stay up to date with the latest information, […]
Monsoon Outlook for June 28 & 29, 2024
Open the audio article player Text-to-speech audio articles are made possible by a Quest Grant from Yavapai College: a tuition-free industry certification to help you in your career. Monsoon outlook for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29, 2024: National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona. graphic National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona. Storms will calm over the […]
Monsoon moisture not sticking around much longer
Today, monsoon humidity has surged across the state, bringing more widespread rain and storms, mainly along and to the west of the Central Range. The heaviest rain fell in the south, with parts of Gila and Hidalgo counties receiving 0.05 to 1.5 inches of rain through the afternoon and evening. Heavy rains were only localized, […]