2 weeks after storm brought devastating flooding, Miami residents are still cleaning up
A storm that swept through the Miami area two weeks ago left a trail of devastation in the Gila County town, and cleanup efforts could last for some time.
A storm that swept through the Miami area two weeks ago left a trail of devastation in the Gila County town, and cleanup efforts could last for some time.
Banner once again instituting visitor restrictions at some facilities due to COVID-19
Dr. Marjorie Bessel says since July 1, COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased by 95 percent, and ventilator usage has increased by 300 percent.
Dr. Marjorie Bessel says since July 1, COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased by 95 percent, and ventilator usage has increased by 300 percent.
5 monthly rainfall records set in July in northern Arizona
Last month, Show Low had 8.79 inches of rain although the city usually averages 2.35 inches in July, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Flagstaff said.
Last month, Show Low had 8.79 inches of rain although the city usually averages 2.35 inches in July, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Flagstaff said.
Cleanup underway after monsoon storm brought intense flooding to Miami area
Cleanup efforts are ongoing in Miami, Arizona, after a round of monsoon weather on Thursday resulted in massive flash flooding, leaving a muddy mess for the area in the aftermath.
Cleanup efforts are ongoing in Miami, Arizona, after a round of monsoon weather on Thursday resulted in massive flash flooding, leaving a muddy mess for the area in the aftermath.
Arizona highway closed overnight, longer closure planned
The highway will be closed from 8 p.m. on July 28 to 4 a.m. Thursday as crews pour part of the concrete deck on the new Pinto Creek Bridge, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
The highway will be closed from 8 p.m. on July 28 to 4 a.m. Thursday as crews pour part of the concrete deck on the new Pinto Creek Bridge, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
Flash Flood Watch in effect for 13 Arizona counties; monsoon storms flood the Valley
A large portion of Arizona, including all of the Phoenix area, will be under a Flash Flood Watch starting July 22 until July 25.
A large portion of Arizona, including all of the Phoenix area, will be under a Flash Flood Watch starting July 22 until July 25.
Western states prepare for post-fire flash flooding
Several states are still fighting wildfires, but now a new threat is emerging in their burn scars after a sudden downpour of rain ripped through a small Arizona town, leaving some residents without a home.
Several states are still fighting wildfires, but now a new threat is emerging in their burn scars after a sudden downpour of rain ripped through a small Arizona town, leaving some residents without a home.
Residents near Telegraph Fire dealing with flash flooding
People living in Gila County say they were expecting rain to fall over the weekend, but they didn't expect the rainstorm to be this severe.
People living in Gila County say they were expecting rain to fall over the weekend, but they didn't expect the rainstorm to be this severe.
Volunteers help Arizona towns prep for possible flooding after wildfires
Volunteer group, Team Rubicon, is helping prep homeowners for possible floods after wildfires have calmed down.
Volunteer group, Team Rubicon, is helping prep homeowners for possible floods after wildfires have calmed down.
What to know about the Backbone Fire: Evacuations lifted, highways open for residents
The Backbone Fire started shortly before midnight on June 16, about 12 miles west of Strawberry near a ridge named Ike’s Backbone. It has burned around 41,000 acres around where Fossil Creek meets the Verde River.
The Backbone Fire started shortly before midnight on June 16, about 12 miles west of Strawberry near a ridge named Ike’s Backbone. It has burned around 41,000 acres around where Fossil Creek meets the Verde River.
NWS: Excessive Heat Warning issued for 14 Arizona counties
Phoenix saw a record-breaking high of 118°F on Thursday.
Phoenix saw a record-breaking high of 118°F on Thursday.
Community of El Capitan feeling impact of Telegraph Fire devastation
As the Telegraph Fire continues to burn, people whose homes are destroyed by the blaze are wondering what their future will be like in the area.
As the Telegraph Fire continues to burn, people whose homes are destroyed by the blaze are wondering what their future will be like in the area.
72,000-acre Mescal Fire near Globe now 100% contained
The Mescal Fire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 100% contained.
The Mescal Fire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 100% contained.
Mescal Fire burning near Globe now 88% contained
A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 88% contained as of June 14.
A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 88% contained as of June 14.
Gov. Ducey visits area where crews are battling Telegraph, Mescal Fires
Ducey planned to take an aerial tour of the two fires, be briefed by fire officials and visit a Red Cross shelter for evacuees before holding a press conference, his office said.
Ducey planned to take an aerial tour of the two fires, be briefed by fire officials and visit a Red Cross shelter for evacuees before holding a press conference, his office said.
Gov. Ducey issues emergency declarations in response to Telegraph, Mescal Fires
"The Declarations of Emergency will help make sure responders have the necessary resources for response and recovery – protecting people, pets & property," Ducey said in a tweet on June 9.
"The Declarations of Emergency will help make sure responders have the necessary resources for response and recovery – protecting people, pets & property," Ducey said in a tweet on June 9.
San Carlos Apache Tribe nearly halts spread of coronavirus
About one-third of the population on the southeastern Arizona reservation had been infected over the past year. Now, the average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week.
About one-third of the population on the southeastern Arizona reservation had been infected over the past year. Now, the average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week.
Arizona imposes new fire restrictions in multiple counties
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced it will implement additional restrictions across the central and northern portions of the state starting May 14.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced it will implement additional restrictions across the central and northern portions of the state starting May 14.
Crews battling Copper Canyon Fire in Gila County; US 60 reopens
A portion of the US 60 near Globe that had been closed for several days due to a wildfire burning in Gila County has finally reopened.
A portion of the US 60 near Globe that had been closed for several days due to a wildfire burning in Gila County has finally reopened.
More forests in Arizona impose fire, smoking restrictions
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests issued coordinated statements announcing that those forests were joining the Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott forests in imposing restrictions, with the latest ones taking effect Friday.
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests issued coordinated statements announcing that those forests were joining the Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott forests in imposing restrictions, with the latest ones taking effect Friday.