Lightning-struck hiker recounts moment atop Humphreys Peak
One of the two men who survived being struck by lightning on Arizona's tallest mountain this week is speaking out.
Thunderstorm closes Camelback's Echo Canyon Trail for over a week
The popular Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain has been closed for over a week following a powerful thunderstorm and resulting erosion, with the city of Phoenix prioritizing a full safety assessment before reopening.
Microburst victims seek aid at new Tempe assistance center
The city of Tempe opened a Disaster Assistance Center to help hundreds of residents impacted by the Oct. 13 microburst, offering access to a dozen organizations that provide aid ranging from food and shelter to utility assistance and construction help.
Center opens for microburst victims still without gas, A/C
Nine days after a microburst in Tempe, residents at a heavily damaged apartment complex are still without basic utilities like gas and air conditioning.
2 lightning-struck victims rescued from Humphreys Peak, CCSO says
Two people were struck by lightning on a northern Arizona mountain on Wednesday, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said. A five-mile-long rescue operation was completed on foot as a rescue helicopter couldn't fly due to stormy weather.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
Tempe sawmill repurposing downed trees from microburst
A local sawmill in Tempe is giving new life to hundreds of trees uprooted by last week's severe microburst.
Tempe groups share repair needs after damaging microburst
It has been a week since a powerful microburst ravaged parts of Tempe, and officials with two area organizations say they are still dealing with the aftermath. "This is a big blow to us," one of the officials said.
