Highlights
- Arizona's official monsoon season runs June 15 through September 30, with the start now days away.
- The Phoenix Fire Department is working with multiple partner agencies to prepare the Valley for storm season.
- Arizona's 2026 monsoon season is forecast to be wetter than normal, according to KTAR.
The Phoenix Fire Department is coordinating with several partner agencies to prepare the Valley for monsoon season, which begins June 15, FOX 10 reported Tuesday. The department conducts training and safety meetings before storm season and equips crews with tools to stay hydrated while working in hot, humid conditions, according to AZFamily.
Arizona's monsoon season runs June 15 through September 30 each year, with storms typically peaking between mid-July and mid-August, per the City of Phoenix. The 2026 season is expected to be wetter than normal, KTAR reported.
The Arizona State Parks website notes that from a climate and meteorology standpoint, the season begins June 15 and continues through September 30 annually. The City of Phoenix monsoon resources page warns that desert storms and flooding can strike quickly, leading to rapidly changing conditions.
FOX 10's Irene Snyder has additional reporting on the preparedness effort. The official monsoon start date arrives June 15.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 09/06/2026 15:36
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 09/06/2026 15:36
- phoenix.gov retrieved 09/06/2026 15:36
- ktar.com retrieved 09/06/2026 15:36
- azstateparks.com retrieved 09/06/2026 15:36
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