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Snow blankets Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff in a still from the resort’s Instagram video shared Sept. 29, 2026. The resort reported 2 inches of overnight snowfall. (Arizona Snowbowl via Instagram)

DAVID IVERSEN

Snowbowl gets 2 inches of early-season snow

Phoenix surpassed its normal monsoon rainfall total in 2026. (KTAR News photo/Serena O'Sullivan)

KEVIN STONE

Phoenix surpasses normal monsoon season rainfall total with late surge

Thunderstorms created hazardous driving conditions for commuters across the Phoenix area on Tuesday morning. (ADOT photo)

KEVIN STONE

Thunderstorms create hazardous driving conditions across Phoenix area

Widespread thunderstorms flooded north Valley roadways on Tuesday morning. (KTAR News photo/Colton Krolak)

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Driver safely escapes after truck gets swept away in north Valley floodwaters

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KEVIN STONE | Sep 29, 2026
Thunderstorms cause ground delay for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Departures to Sky Harbor from airports within 1,200 nautical miles were delayed by an average of 37 minutes and rising on Tuesday morning, according to the FAA.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 28, 2026
Phoenix offers free sand bags at 9 parks ahead of monsoon storms

Find pickup locations to prepare for possible flooding. Residents must bring their own bags and shovels.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 28, 2026
Phoenix forecast includes 2 rainy days, highs nearly 20 degrees below normal

The Valley is adding to its 2026 monsoon rainfall totals before the season comes to an end this week.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 24, 2026
About 5,600 APS customers lose power in thunderstorms

The temporary outages were spread across the West Valley, with the largest impacts in Surprise, Peoria and Goodyear.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 24, 2026
Thunderstorms disrupt travel at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Arizona's largest airport before changing it to a departure delay notice.
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KEVIN STONE | Sep 24, 2026
More rain possible after morning thunderstorms develop across metro Phoenix

More rain is possible across central and southern Arizona throughout the day, with the best chances in the mid-afternoon and evening.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 22, 2026
As Arizona monsoon season winds down, all eyes turn toward El Niño

The Pacific Ocean climate pattern contributed to last week's storm activity in Phoenix. Will it bolster the desert's water supply this winter?
DAMON ALLRED | Sep 20, 2026
Gov. Hobbs says state will do what it can to expedite Grand Canyon water treatment plan

Officials are nearing an agreement to retrieve about 200,000 gallons of water per day from the Bright Angel Creek intake beginning Nov. 16.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 17, 2026
New Grand Canyon flood damages water system crews were rebuilding after deadly storm

No injuries were reported. The park remains open on both rims under Stage 4 water restrictions, but inner canyon areas are closed.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 17, 2026
Tropical storm soaks Phoenix’s east side, turning streets to streams

The system rolled up from the Gulf of California, overwhelming washes from Apache Junction to Anthem. The west side? Barely a drop.
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 17, 2026
Red Mountain High School stays open despite flooding, electrical issues

Classes on the flooded 100 Level were temporarily moved elsewhere on campus to preserve in-person instruction, according to Mesa Public Schools.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 16, 2026
Phoenix-area storms prompt flash flood warnings, knock out power for thousands

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms, with potentially heavy rainfall, are expected in central and southern Arizona throughout the day.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 16, 2026
Temporary ground stop issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor amid thunderstorms

Departures from certain zones into Phoenix were put on hold Wednesday because of the weather.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 15, 2026
Flood watch issued ahead of possible storms in metro Phoenix

The Valley forecast for Wednesday includes a 60% chance for rain in the morning and cooler temperatures.
KYLIE WERNER | Sep 14, 2026
Scattered storms move through parts of East Valley

There are increased chances of rain in the Valley until Wednesday, when the probability for precipitation reaches 60% to 70%.
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BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 12, 2026
Monsoon activity approaches Valley as thunderstorm warnings issued

Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye were among the affected cities by the severe thunderstorm warnings.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026
Extreme heat warning issued for Tuesday-Thursday in metro Phoenix

Highs are expected to reach about 108 degrees during that time, about 5 degrees above normal for this time of year.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 3, 2026
Monsoon activity could pick up heading into Labor Day weekend

The Valley has a 20% chance for afternoon or evening rainfall Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Aug 31, 2026
Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say

Officials anticipate miles of the only water pipeline into the canyon being destroyed, but a full accounting of the devastation won't be completed until Tuesday at the earliest.
KEVIN STONE | Aug 31, 2026
Showers move through Valley, wetting roadways for morning commute

The storm activity is expected to clear out by Monday afternoon, but more rain is in the forecast for later in the week.
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DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 30, 2026
Dust storm, thunderstorm activity approaches Phoenix area

Weather officials expect a wall of dust to appear, and visibility will also drop to under 1 mile.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 30, 2026
Flood watch in effect as storms, rain expected to hit Valley

The National Weather Service for Phoenix explained that the lower deserts could receive anywhere from half an inch to an inch of rain.
KEVIN STONE | Aug 28, 2026
Weekend forecast calls for drop in temperatures, possible widespread thunderstorms

After the Valley's extreme heat warning finally ends Saturday, conditions look good for increased monsoon activity.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 25, 2026
Phoenix heat death toll already rivals 2023 record with weeks of summer remaining

Maricopa County has confirmed 113 heat deaths with 584 more under review, putting the 2026 toll on track to surpass the record 645 set in 2023.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 25, 2026
Phoenix breaks 15-year-old heat record as extreme heat warning extends through Saturday

The city topped a daily high last set in 2011 as forecasters warn temperatures could reach 115 midweek before easing over the weekend.