More Arizona Monsoon Stories

The Buzz: Lightning and Southern Arizona

As the monsoon hits our area, we look at why lightning is such a big part of those storms.

Phoenix scorches at 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big US city records in global heat wave

The city's record streak of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) or more stood out even amid sweltering temperatures across the globe.

Monsoon madness forecast game returns

Online prognosticators invited to guess rainfall totals in Tucson and other regional cities.

The Buzz takes a trip down the Verde River

Meet a man who has made saving this unique waterway his life's work

The Buzz: A strong monsoon brings road closures and floods

Why does some infrastructure get overwhelmed by above-average summer rain?

Two men rescued from flash flood in northwestern Arizona city

They had driven into a flooded wash in Mohave County.

As Lake Powell's water level declines, what is emerging in Glen Canyon?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The King of Sting" talks monsoons and insects; Author and illustrator Adam Rex on being "Writer in Residence" at the library; and a Medieval marital dispute -- over a video game -- from "Stories That Soar!".

Two dozen rescued from Bear Canyon

Tucson Fire was called in to rescue the adults and children.

Pima County Issues Ground-Level Ozone Advisory

Thursday marks the second consecutive day of an advisory.

Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Making Tucson more accessible for those with visual impairments; Neighbors come together and transform their alleyway as a means of coping with grief; and a look at the rarely enforced "Stupid motorist" law.

Some fire restrictions ease ahead of the holiday weekend

Officials warn to always check restriction status before starting a fire.

The Desert Blooms in a Bountiful Monsoon.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why the music of the rock group Fanny is rocking a whole new generation!

Measuring the Monsoon.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: 'Tis the season for mushroom hunters on Mount Lemmon; and "Gloria: A Life" returns to The Invisible Theatre.

July was wettest on record for Tucson

Drought persists but recent rain has impact across Arizona

Flash flood watch through Saturday

NWS predicts 2006-style rainstorms into the weekend.

Monsoon or nonsoon? Hard to say

Forecasters say chances are even for good or bad monsoon this year.

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