Gila County receives over $8M to help ease flooding damage during monsoon season

Gila County received state and federal funding to prevent significant flooding in the future and this comes after towns like Miami saw devastating floods this past monsoon season.

US Southwest hits impressive rainfall during summer monsoon

The annual rainy period known simply as “the monsoon” ended Thursday with widespread precipitation across New Mexico and Arizona, including snow in higher elevations.

How Maricopa County Environmental Services monitors, treats Valley mosquito problem
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We've had more rain this summer than in recent years and more rain means more mosquitoes. There have already been seven West Nile deaths in Maricopa County this year, and FOX 10's Ty Brennan looks to see how county officials are monitoring and treating the mosquito problem.

Monsoon 2021 brings bat invasion to Arizona

The Arizona Game and Fish Dept. says two species of bats are making pit stops in the state during their migration to Mexico.

Arizona utility: Really wet summer follows very dry winter

The 2021 monsoon provided nearly 80 billion gallons of inflow into the SRP utility’s reservoirs on the the Salt and Verde rivers during July and August.

Arizona getting emergency federal funds to fix flood damage

Biden also ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas of Arizona affected by severe storms and floods waters.

Pumpkins making strong comeback this season in Arizona after helpful monsoon storms

Pumpkins in Arizona will be plentiful this season as monsoon storms helped them grow big, colorful and healthy just before families begin picking pumpkins to carve for the fall.

Remnants of Hurricane Nora bring rain to Arizona; Flash Flood Watches issued

“Copious moisture from the remains of Nora moving into the region will still produce widespread TS activity across the region Tue/Wed.” the National Weather Service's Phoenix office said in a tweet.

Rainy season unleashes with fury, beauty across Arizona

Monsoon storms have brought spectacular lightning shows and record rainfall to the region’s deserts. They’ve also brought destruction, flooding streets and homes, and leading to some swift water rescues and several deaths.

Monsoon storm making its way over Arizona once again

Rain began to fall across counties in Arizona on Wednesday and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County said it saw impressive rainfall totals already by the afternoon as rain is expected to continue through the night.

Phoenix Herpetological Society warns of toxic toads being seen by many in the Valley

The Phoenix Herpetological Society says there are many frogs coming out, enjoying the monsoonal weather in Arizona right now, but there is a toad, in particular, to watch out for.

Monsoon flooding damages border wall gates in east Arizona

A spokesman for the Border Patrol’s Tucson sector confirmed the gates were open last week when water from the historic rainfall rushed through the Douglas area near the San Bernardino Wildlife Refuge in Cochise County.

Gov. Ducey issues emergency declaration for Coconino County amid flooding
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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an emergency declaration for Coconino County, making state money available to help with clean up in the Flagstaff area. Over 3 inches of rain fell on the Museum Fire Burn Scar earlier this month, damaging several homes and businesses. The governor has also asked FEMA for additional resources to help with flood clean up in Gila Bend.

Phoenix area expected to warm up again after active monsoon season

The Phoenix area can expect a warm up after an active monsoon season cooled much of the state, the National Weather Service says.

Gila Bend residents reeling from deadly flash flooding; Gov. Ducey surveys damage

Residents in Gila Bend are still cleaning up, days after flooding caused by a round of monsoon weather killed two people. Meanwhile, Gov. Doug Ducey met with community leaders on Aug. 20.