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Arizona: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 1,285 warnings for Arizona in 2026 through September, 78% above the average of 722 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (591). FEMA has made 1 declaration for Arizona this year.
Latest notices in Arizona
NWS FlagstaffWarningOctober 13, 2026
Flood Warning: Gila and Yavapai, AZ
Expired 8:00 a.m. PDT, October 13, 2026
NWS FlagstaffWatchOctober 12, 2026
Flood Watch: Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country and 7 more, AZ
Expired 5:00 p.m. PDT, October 12, 2026
NWS FlagstaffWarningOctober 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Coconino, AZ
Expired 11:15 a.m. PDT, October 12, 2026
NWS Las VegasWatchOctober 11, 2026
Flood Watch: Northwest Plateau, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side and 12 more, AZ and NV
Expired 5:00 a.m. PDT, October 12, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Mohave, Clark and Lincoln, AZ and NV
Expired 5:15 p.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Mohave and Clark, AZ and NV
Expired 4:00 p.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
NWS PhoenixWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Gila and Maricopa, AZ
Expired 1:15 p.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
NWS FlagstaffWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Yavapai, AZ
Expired 4:00 p.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Arizona get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 380 | 286 | 349 | 357 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 336 | 314 | 591 | 314 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 275 | 276 | 539 | 261 |
| Dust Advisory (since 2018) | 76 | 71 | 72 | 72 |
| Wind Advisory | 72 | 62 | 42 | 55 |
| Red Flag Warning | 54 | 44 | 28 | 51 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 35 | 25 | 15 | 33 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 31 | 56 | 47 | 29 |
| Blowing Dust Advisory | 28 | 25 | 14 | 25 |
| Flood Warning | 26 | 47 | 38 | 21 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 26 | 19 | 9 | 16 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 21 | 27 | 31 | 21 |
| Freeze Warning | 21 | 23 | 3 | 8 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 18 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 14 | 19 | 15 | 14 |
| Lake Wind Advisory | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Freeze Watch | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| High Wind Warning | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Flood Watch | 7 | 27 | 35 | 5 |
| Tornado Warning | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| High Wind Watch | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Heat Advisory | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does Arizona get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Arizona. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,308 |
| 2025 | 796 |
| 2024 | 1,051 |
| 2023 | 713 |
| 2022 | 1,840 |
| 2021 | 1,481 |
| 2020 | 464 |
| 2019 | 691 |
| 2018 | 1,089 |
| 2017 | 626 |
| 2016 | 507 |
| 2015 | 643 |
| 2014 | 615 |
| 2013 | 585 |
| 2012 | 655 |
| 2011 | 674 |
| 2010 | 653 |
| 2009 | 342 |
| 2008 | 778 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Arizona in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterMay 29, 2026
DR-4911-AZ: Severe Storm, severe storms and flooding
1 designated area
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Recent earthquakes in Arizona
USGSM2.5May 15, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 6 km SW of Why, Arizona
At 3:34 p.m. UTC, May 15, 2026
USGSM2.7April 7, 2026
M2.7 earthquake, 5 km W of LeChee, Arizona
At 4:24 a.m. UTC, April 7, 2026
Source: U.S. Geological Survey earthquake catalog.
Questions about Arizona's warnings
How many weather warnings does Arizona get a year?
An average of 789 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 796 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Arizona?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 336 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.