Overview
- The monsoon pattern returned to Arizona this week and was active Wednesday, producing showers, thunderstorms, damaging dust and localized heavy rain across the state.
- Flood Watches are in effect for parts of Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties, covering communities such as Sedona, Prescott, Payson and Oak Creek Canyon.
- Localized downpours have already produced heavy totals in the Valley, including a 1.38-inch report at Perry Park, and a Category 3 dust event at Phoenix was recorded on ASU’s PHX‑Dust Scale.
- Short, intense storms can drop 1–2 inches in under an hour, raising flash‑flood danger on burn scars like the Pocket Fire and prompting airport delays and traffic disruptions.
- Forecasters expect daily storm chances through the week with the highest flood concern Thursday and Friday, and extreme heat warnings remain in effect for parts of southwestern Arizona.