Severe Thunderstorm Watches Across Arizona
Severe Thunderstorm Watches Across Arizona
US · Published Oct 22, 2026
• A powerful fall storm is sweeping through Arizona, bringing strong to severe thunderstorms to various parts of the state.
• Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect for multiple counties, including Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai, Maricopa, Pinal, Graham, and Greenlee.

Impact & Risks

The severe weather poses significant risks, including damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes, particularly in eastern and southeastern Arizona. Flash flooding has already been reported in some areas, with a Flood Watch in effect for the Valley through Thursday afternoon and for the high country and eastern Arizona through Thursday evening. Rainfall totals could reach up to 1 inch in the Valley, with 1 to 2 inches in the foothills north and east of Phoenix, and 1 to 3 inches in the high country. These conditions may lead to hazardous travel, property damage, and localized flooding.

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