More Monsoon Tucson Stories

Summer's Insects Draw Scientists to Southern Arizona

Hot and humid weather is optimal for exploring the outdoors.

Rescues Highlight Danger of Flash Floods in Catalina Mountains

Multiple helicopter rescues have taken place during recent weekends when floods stranded visitors.

Tucson Sets July Rainfall Record, 2nd-Highest Monthly Total

July's rain total was higher than average rainfall for an entire summer rain season.

Monsoon Brings Danger of Flash Flooding to Arizona

Meteorologist: Deadly event near Payson is an example of flash-flood dangers.

Monsoon Starts Late, Starts Strong

Tucson and southeast Arizona see the first significant, widespread rain in 'good start' to the season.

Burro Fire Grows, Helped by Rugged Terrain, Weather

Similar conditions allowed fire to grow by 9,000 acres Sunday.

2017 Sees Hottest June on Record in Tucson

Average temperature of 89.7 degrees is the seventh hottest month on record.

Burro Fire Indicator of Extreme Dry Conditions, Official Says

Those celebrating Independence Day should be cautious due to abundance of dry fuels for wildfire.

Incoming Storm Could End Heat Wave

A storm system heading for Tucson means temperatures could get back to normal.

O'odham Dances: 'This Is The Way We Begin and End Things'

A creative collaboration combining film, poetry and Southwestern flavor debuts Tuesday in Tucson.

National Weather Service Wants Help Spotting Storms

Program helps meteorologists get view of incoming storms to make monsoon safer.

Arizona Monsoon Season Over; How Did Your Region Do?

Dusty got dustier, while cowboys, winemakers, birdwatchers of SE saw more showers.

So Far, Monsoon 2016 Has Been Normal and Above Most Places

Though when it rains it doesn't pour everywhere, with some areas receiving less.

Newton Slows, Will Not Bring Much More Rain to Southeast Arizona

From hurricane to tropical storm and now to post-tropical cyclone.

Southern Arizona's Monsoon Starts Strong This Year

Rain totals in some places climbed above the normal level for an entire summer storm season.

More Rain Coming to Southern Arizona; Flooding Possible

Storms follow deluge of up to 3 inches in some parts of Tucson metro area Tuesday.

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