Tonight will be dry and warm in the Valley, with overnight lows falling into the upper 80s. Showers and thunderstorms in the mountain terrain will end by around 6 p.m. near Flagstaff, and by around 10 p.

In October of 1983, tropical Storm Octave dumped five-to-nine inches of rain across Tucson, instigating the worst flood in city history.

Arizona is mostly seeing hot and dry weather conditions, but Yavapai County officials are warning about the dangers of flash floods during monsoon season. The warnings come as rescue teams continue to search for victims of last weekend’s floods in central Texas.

Arizona rescue crews are warning residents about the extreme dangers of flash floods, emphasizing how quickly water can rise even under clear skies, citing past tragedies.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday. Plague is rare to humans, with on average about seven cases reported annually in the U.S., most of them in the western states, according to federal health officials.

As monsoon storms are making their way through Southern Arizona, the risk of flash flooding in Tucson and surrounding areas becomes very real. That’s why Pima County wants residents to be prepared.

Arizona's deadly flash flood history has rescue crews warning of rapid, dangerous changes. They cite past tragedies like the 2017 Payson flood that killed 10 and the 2019 Tonto Basin incident claiming three children.

As crews search for missing people after flash floods killed at least 120 in Texas, cities across the U.S. grapple with rising flood waters.

Wildfires can damage local vegetation and change soil characteristics, making the area more vulnerable to flash floods.

A flash flood watch is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday for portions of Southeast Arizona, including Tucson, the weather service says.