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Arizona was hit by golf ball-sized hail as a rare storm brought tornado risks

Arizona experienced an unusually powerful storm overnight Tuesday, Oct. 20, and into Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, bringing golf ball-sized hail and damaging winds to northern and central parts of the state. The weather system also raised concerns about tornadoes and flash flooding, creating multiple hazards for residents across affected communities.

Arizona · 7d
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Weekend rainfall likely to boost Salt River Project reservoirs

This weekend's rainfall is expected to produce significant runoff in the Salt River reservoirs. “This is just a beneficial thing for the water supply,” said Bo Svoma, principal climate scientist and meteorologist for Salt River Project. “This is not one of those major flood events that outweighs the benefit of water supply at this point, so I think that's the important thing to remember.”

Phoenix, AZ · 6d
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Arizonas Family

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What Arizona’s 6-inch rainfall means for flood danger this week

Arizona · 3d

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Arizona storms trigger swift water rescues across Scottsdale washes

The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to five water rescues after vehicles drove into flooded roadways near the Indian Bend Wash and McCormick Ranch Golf Club. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Scottsdale, AZ · 6d
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Thousands experience power outages amid heavy rain across Valley

The Valley was significantly impacted by a weather system Friday, between bogged down traffic, power outages for residents and more. Parts of the Paradise Valley area got between 2 and 3 inches of measurable rain over a three-hour span from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., while much of north Scottsdale was between 1 and 2 inches.

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

KTAR News

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Expect rain throughout Valley Halloween evening into Sunday, roads could become impassable

Friday’s storms drenched parts of the Valley, and the rain is expected to continue Saturday evening into Sunday. Parts of the Paradise Valley area got between 2 and 3 inches of measurable rain over a three-hour span from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, while much of north Scottsdale got between 1 and 2 inches.

Maricopa County, AZ · 5d

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Flood warnings continue, a few Phoenix area thunderstorms possible this evening

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Widespread flood warnings remain in effect across Arizona’s High Country as swollen creeks and active flooding threaten communities, with more rain expected in some areas tonight. Evacuated areas—including Sedona and Tonto Basin—have recorded between 2 and 4 inches of rain since Friday, while Paradise Valley...

Arizona · 5d

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Flooding closes Osborn Road in Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d

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U.S. City Expected To Make 40-Year Weather History on Halloween

It's going to be a wet one.

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

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Rain and flooding continue across the Valley

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d

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Arizona rain brings surge in termites, crawling insects

More rainstorms are in the forecast over the Halloween weekend, bringing a surge in creeping insects from ants and cockroaches to mosquitoes and termites. Arizona termites hide from the heat underground in colonies up to 100,000 strong and become active after rain to feed on the wood in homes. State...

Arizona · 7d

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Flash flood warning issued for Maricopa County as more weather pushes through Valley

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Maricopa and Gila counties on Sunday morning until 12:15 p.m. as weather continues to push through the Valley. Authorities also issued a shelter in place warning for Yavapai County until 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday. It was a wet Halloween night,...

Maricopa County, AZ · 5d

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Rushing water surrounds cars, sparks Phoenix rescues: What we know

Fast-moving thunderstorms flooded roads and trapped drivers across the Valley Friday evening. In east Phoenix, firefighters entered waist-deep rushing water to reach people stuck in a sedan and pickup truck near Stanford Drive and 40th Street. Crews also rescued people from two stranded vehicles near 32nd Street, bringing six people safely to land. Scottsdale firefighters helped occupants of a stalled car near Scottsdale Road and McCormick Parkway, while Apache Junction reported several flooded roads. No injuries were reported, but flash flood warnings remained active after some areas received more than an inch of rain in less than an hour.

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

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Recent rainfall in Maricopa County has caused increase in mosquitos

Recent rainfall has been a balm for our desert, but it’s also caused a boost in mosquitoes in Maricopa County. Mosquito eggs can lie dormant for several years. The rainfall has given these eggs the opportunity to hatch. “After a rain, the eggs are already laying in these low-lying...

Maricopa County, AZ · 6d

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Hobbs declares state of emergency for tornado storm-hit towns

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in state relief money is coming to the Arizona communities that were hit by tornadoes and other severe storms last week.

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

East Valley Tribune

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As Arizona Flash Floods Rise, Emergency Healthcare Calls for Reinforcements

On September 16, thunderstorms dropped more than two inches of rain on parts of east Mesa in a matter of hours. Streets near 64th Street and McKellips turned into moving water, Mesa Fire and Medical crews pulled drivers out of flooded roads, Mesa Community College at Red Mountain closed for the day, and Sky Harbor went to a temporary ground stop.

Mesa, AZ · 7d

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WATCH: Phoenix bank employees rescue food vendor during severe Arizona storm in viral video

A group of Arizona bank employees sprang into action to help a longtime neighborhood food vendor escape a powerful storm, pulling him and his cart inside as strong winds and hail battered the Phoenix area in a heartwarming rescue caught on video. The incident occurred at a PNC Bank branch...

Phoenix, AZ · 7d

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Supercell Prompts Severe Warning in Maricopa County, AZ

Maricopa County; includes Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain and McDowell Mountain Park. This storm was tracked from 1:56 p.m. to 7:49 p.m. MST. It traveled about 125 miles, from near Surprise, AZ to near Round Valley, AZ. The storm near Fountain Hills, AZ has lost strength. Its Storm Threat is...

Maricopa County, AZ · 6d

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Drivers rescued, roads closed as flash flooding hits Phoenix area

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters rescued several people trapped in vehicles across Phoenix and Scottsdale after a second round of severe thunderstorms swept through the Valley from Friday evening into Saturday morning. The storms triggered multiple flash flood warnings, dumping more than an inch of rain in under an hour...

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Risk of flooding continues before Arizona dries out this week

PHOENIX — A big fall storm is soaking Arizona to wrap up the Halloween weekend. The first atmospheric river of the season is pushing record moisture for this time of year into the state. Flood Watches remain in effect through early Monday morning for much of Arizona, including the...

Arizona · 5d