Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson
Light, steady monsoon rain moved over most of Tucson, Ariz., July 16, 2026, mostly in the western part of the valley.
A pedestrian braves the wet, colorful night, walking down Stone at Congress as a monsoon storm drops a steady rain over Tucson, Ariz., July 16, 2026.
The Lion of Judah mural by artist Joe Pagac reflects off a pool of rain water along West Ruthrauff Road, Tucson, Ariz., July 16, 2026.
A small rainbow peeks through a sea of storm clouds, West Ruthrauff Road, Tucson, Arizona, July 16, 2026.
Two women laugh as they walk through puddles of water along North Fourth Ave during a monsoon storm in Tucson, Ariz. on July 13, 2026.
A pedestrian lifts her head up towards the sky to feel the raindrops while waiting for the light to change at the intersection of North Fourth Ave and West Sixth Street during a monsoon storm in Tucson, Ariz. on July 13, 2026.
A pedestrian walks along North Fourth Ave during a monsoon storm in Tucson, Ariz. on July 13, 2026.
A jogger makes his way across the intersection of North Fourth Ave and Sixth Street during a monsoon storm in Tucson, Ariz. on July 13, 2026.
Monsoon lighting cuts the sky over Horse, a sculpture in the Cactus Courtyard on a stormy evening for Chillin’ at the Chul, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2026.
A bolt of lightning strikes just southwest of Vail, Ariz., part of a monsoon storm cell that moved mostly around the greater Tucson area, July 9, 2026.
A lighting bolt and a downburst of heavy rain hits in the eastern reaches of the Santa Catalinas Foothills, part of several monsoon cells that hit sporadically around the valley, Tucson, Ariz., June 25, 2026.
Sunlight breaks through stormy clouds in Southern Arizona, North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., July 15, 2026.
A pair enjoys a rainy afternoon stroll around Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 East River Road, Tucson, Ariz., July 12, 2026.
A cyclist rides his bike to shelter minutes before storm showers roll through Tohono Transit Center, Tucson Mall Drive, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2026.
A pair sprints to shelter as massive storm showers roll through Tohono Transit Center, Tucson Mall Drive, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2026.
Maximiliano Fimbres uses a chainsaw to cut through the trunk of a fallen tree at Michigan Street and S. Park Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on June 18, 2026.
Power lines lay across S. Park Ave near Irvington Road in Tucson, Ariz. on June 18, 2026. A monsoon storm on Wednesday night brought heavy rains and wind to the south area of Tucson.
A worker looks back at the downed power lines laying across S. Park Ave near Irvington Road in Tucson, Ariz. on June 18, 2026. A monsoon storm on Wednesday night brought heavy rains and wind to the south area of Tucson.
Crews work on fixing multiple fallen power lines near East Ajo Way and Benson Highway after storm showers hit Tucson on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2026.
Multiple fallen power lines hang near East Ajo Way and Benson Highway after storm showers hit Tucson on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2026.
Crews work on fixing multiple fallen power lines near East Ajo Way and Benson Highway after storm showers hit Tucson on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2026.
Crews work on fixing multiple fallen power lines near East Ajo Way and Benson Highway after storm showers hit Tucson on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2026.
Crews work on fixing multiple fallen power lines near East Ajo Way and Benson Highway after storm showers hit Tucson on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2026.
A pedestrian dashes through the monsoon rain pelting down on the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026. A line of storms moved slowly over the valley dropping rain, at times heavy, some wind and a few lightning bolts.
Pedestrians team up to share rare umbrellas as heavy rain washes through downtown Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
A pedestrian rides his bike through rain showers, East University Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
A pedestrian uses two hands to control her umbrella during a monsoon storm whipping wind and rain through Sixth Avenue in downtown Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
A large rainbow forms after storm showers hit Tucson, North Oracle Road, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
A pedestrian takes shelter in a building’s overhang, hiding from the rain while waiting for the crossing light to change at Scott Avenue and Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
A pair of pedestrians brave the heavy rain, strolling along Scott Avenue under the mural on the wall of Cobra Arcade Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
Heavy monsoon rain pounds down on the foot and vehicle traffic at Scott Avenue and Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 17, 2026.
A woman walks along N. Stone Ave as her reflection is seen in a puddle of water after an early morning monsoon storm in Tucson, Ariz. on June 15, 2026.
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A monsoon storm swept across Tucson Wednesday bringing heavy rain across the city and prompting water rescues.
The body of a woman has been found in the Santa Cruz River, about three miles away from where a woman was swept into rushing water during a storm Wednesday in Tucson, authorities say.
A new Arizona water report says only about 3% of the state’s precipitation reaches groundwater aquifers. Researchers recommend expanding stormwater capture, recharge projects and forest management efforts to help offset water losses driven by drought and climate change.
Tucson is expected to dry out over the weekend.
Chances for thunderstorms in the Tucson region rise over the weekend from about a 40% chance Saturday night to about 60% by Sunday night, the …