monsoon season

National Park Service officials say two women were struck by lightning Monday afternoon at the Horseshoe Bend Overlook near Page.

Northern Arizona receives about half of its annual precipitation during the monsoon season. Forecasters say this one is packing a punch so far.

One death was reported at the annual Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert after a late-summer storm stranded thousands of partygoers.

A new study shows ponderosa pines in the Four Corners region rely heavily on the summer monsoon season to survive the current megadrought. But, it’s hard to predict if monsoon storms will strengthen or weaken with climate change. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with lead author Brandon Strange, a researcher from the University of Arizona.

The City of Flagstaff will host two community meetings this month to discuss preparations for monsoon season and potential flooding.

Officials hope to fully reopen the main highway from Los Angeles to Phoenix by early this week after a flash flood washed out part of the I-10 through the Southern California desert.

Officials say the main highway from Los Angeles to Phoenix has been damaged by a flash flood.

The Navajo Nation Commission on Emergency Management has declared a state of emergency due to flooding from recent monsoon rains. The declaration will allow local chapters to access additional resources to help mitigate the impacts of heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.

Fire restrictions have lifted on the Coconino National Forest, and several areas that were closed due to extreme wildfire risk are now open to the public again. The lessening fire risk is due to the arrival of the monsoon season, on the heels of several disastrous wildfires that destroyed homes and displaced families. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with Coconino National Forest fire staff officer James Pettit about the decision-making process used to determine if the forest should be shut down.

The city of Flagstaff this week began construction work to improve drainage in neighborhoods within the Museum Fire flood zone.