Dangerous storms bring flooding to Southwest as Texas burns

Fast-moving storms dumped more than two inches of rain per hour across the Southwest, flooding roads and causing deadly flash flooding in New Mexico. Tucson crews rescued drivers trapped in floodwaters. Meanwhile, wildfires scorched thousands of acres across Texas, where dry brush and high winds fueled flames as firefighters worked to contain multiple fires.

Moisture increasing in Southern Arizona as we head into the workweek

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Today brings mid-90s and sunshine mixed with some clouds. Moisture will increase today as upper-level winds shift from west to southwest. Isolated rain chances today and tomorrow. Deeper moisture arrives by mid-week, bringing daily shower and thunderstorm chances back into our 7-day forecast. The greatest...

Quiet, Sunny Sunday expected across Southern Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A weak disturbance moving through the region will bring partly cloudy skies to Southeast Arizona Sunday afternoon, along with a slight chance for a weak shower. Breezy winds could accompany any light showers that develop. Deeper moisture is expected to spread back into portions of...

Pinal County farm is cleaning up, closed for business after flooding from monsoon storms

PINAL COUNTY, AZ — This week’s monsoon storms left a local, family-owned farm under water and out of business. The owner says one corral was under 3-feet of water Wednesday night, and with much of the farm still flooded, about 100 animals are restricted to the smaller, dry areas.

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Arizona flash flooding triggers 3 rescues in under 30 minutes, driver swept into wash

Tucson, Arizona experienced three swift-water rescues in under 30 minutes due to dangerous flash flooding caused by heavy thunderstorms. Three rescues in under 30 minutes, with one person getting swept into a raging river of floodwater, was the scene in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson saw dangerous flash flooding within minutes as...

A massive earthquake hit southern Arizona in 1887 and changed its water supply forever

We don’t really think about the Southwest as a hotbed of seismic activity. But Mary Elizabeth Reynolds' forthcoming book shines a light on a massive earthquake here that changed our state’s water trajectory. Mary Elizabeth Reynolds is author of “The Quake That Drained The Desert,” which tells the...

Drying out after an active day in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - After a soaker Wednesday, drier air is moving in. Any chance for storms will be along the Arizona and New Mexico border this afternoon and evening. Drier conditions Friday and through this weekend. Early next week, Moisture moves back with a chance of afternoon storms.

Drier and warmer for the weekend

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Sunny and seasonal today through Monday as we continue to dry out. A boost in moisture will return by early to mid-next week. Moisture then spreads back across portions of southeast Arizona next week for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly east of Tucson.

Southern and Central Arizona and the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico Face Dual Moderate Risk for Excessive Rainfall Today With 2 to 3 Inches of Rain Expected Through Tomorrow Morning

PHOENIX, ARIZONA — The Weather Prediction Center, or WPC, has outlined dual Moderate Risk, Level 3 of 4, areas for excessive rainfall and flash flooding across the Desert Southwest today, Wednesday, September 16, one over southern and central Arizona and a second over the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. A midlevel disturbance currently situated over the Gulf of California will meander north toward Arizona today, combining with excessive atmospheric moisture and rugged terrain to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms that very efficiently generate heavy rain this afternoon and evening.

Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Utah and Southwestern Colorado Face Widespread Flash Flooding Today With Moderate Risk Near Phoenix and Tucson as Tropical Moisture Surges From the Gulf of California

PHOENIX, ARIZONA — flash flooding threatens the Southwest today, Wednesday, September 16, as a surge of tropical moisture fuels heavy thunderstorms across Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah and southwestern Colorado. A weather system moving out of the Gulf of California is pulling exceptional moisture into the region, prompting a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall across parts of Arizona and New Mexico, according to an Excessive Rainfall Outlook from Max Velocity valid today and updated at 2:41 a.m. CDT.

Arizona Under Flood Watch as Heavy Rain Threatens Flash Flooding From Tucson to Phoenix Area Through Wednesday Night Across Desert Valleys and Mountain Ranges

PHOENIX, AZ — Heavy rain is expected to sweep across much of Arizona, putting large parts of the state under a flood watch through Wednesday night. Forecasters are warning that the rain could quickly overwhelm washes, low water crossings and other flood-prone areas. The watch covers a broad stretch...

NWS: Three swift-water rescues along Alamo Wash in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A powerful storm rolled through southern Arizona on Monday, Sept. 13, leading to swift-water rescues, power outages, damage, and closed roads. According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, there were at least three swift-water rescues along the Alamo Wash. 13 News was there for...

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected on this First Alert Weather Day

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A weather system moving in from northern Mexico today will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms into Thursday morning which will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Flash Flood Watch in effect until 11 pm tonight. Drier conditions move in Friday limiting the daily chance through...

A wet Wednesday is on tap for southern Arizona as more rain is expected and Flood Watches have been posted

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — More heavy rain is expected to fall across southern Arizona and more Flood Watches have already been posted. Wednesday, another disturbance will pass over southeastern Arizona which will combine with abundant moisture and likely bring more heavy rain to the region. A Flood Watch has...