Photos: Monsoon 2018 and other rainstorms in Tucson
Photos of the 2018 Monsoon season and other rain in the Tucson area by staff photographers of the Arizona Daily Star and by the Star's readers.
Monsoon Storm Over Tucson AZ
Monsoon storm on August 16, 2018 over Tucson AZ viewed from the foothills
Monsoon lightning Tucson 8-22-18
Monsoon storm over downtown Tucson
Monsoon Storm Rolls in Over Sunset
Monsoon Covers Sunset Over Tucson
After the monsoon
Cows grazing
"Twister i n the Clouds"
Sun's shadow on the clouds
Hurricane Rosa
A man who said his backyard was flooded tries to dislodge debris from a wash behind homes at N. Cerius Stravenue and W. Calle Maverick during rain from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 1, 2018.
Hurricane Rosa
Workers from the Tucson Dept. of Transportation load sandbags for residents during rain from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 1, 2018.
Hurricane Rosa
A tow truck driver eyes a flooded section of Silverbell Road at W. Benjamen Road during rain from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 1, 2018.
Hurricane Rosa
Steady rain today brought puddles to reflect the beauty in Brandi Fenton Memorial Park on the University of Arizona campus on October 1, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Hurricane Rosa
Steady rain today brought puddles throughout town including this intersection at University Blvd and Cherry Ave. on the University of Arizona campus on October 1, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Tucson monsoon 2018
Grocery shoppers hustle to and from their cars as a late-season weather system brought rain to the city and surrounding areas on Sept. 19, 2018, as seen in Oro Valley, Ariz.
Tucson monsoon 2018
Students try their best to above rain runoff in the streets around the University of Arizona campus as a late-season weather system brought rain to the city and surrounding areas on Sept. 19, 2018, as seen in Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson monsoon 2018
A man tries to clear collected rain runoff in the streets around the University of Arizona campus as a late-season weather system brought rain to the city and surrounding areas on Sept. 19, 2018, as seen in Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
A widespread monsoon storm produced steady rain all afternoon but no rainbows in the sky, however at ground level a pedestrian with a rainbow umbrella crosses Scott at Pennington, Wednesday September 19, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Cienega vs Cholla
Lightning stabs the night just to the east of the football field at Cholla High where monsoon storms with postponed the Chargers game with Cienega and all Friday, August 24, 2018, games. The Cholla/Cienega game was moved to Saturday at 9 a.m. at Cholla, Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo vs. Tucson high school football
Despite threatening clouds overhead, Matthew Sanchez marches on with his brass contribution in the Tucson Marching 100 band just prior to a lightning delay at the Pueblo vs. Tucson high school football game at Tucson High Magnet School, 400 N. 2nd Ave., on Aug. 24, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Cienega vs Cholla
The onset of the rain drives the last fan to seek shelter from the storm, after earlier lightning strikes had driven the crowd for Cienega's game at Cholla High School to the safety of the school gym, Friday, August 24, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
Johnny Romero fights the wind and rain to hold down a pop-up tent outside a friend's house in Menlo Park near Sentinel Peak on Aug. 22, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
Some people just couldn't wait any longer as traffic was tied up for hours on Thornydale Rd. just south of Overton Rd. following a heavy rainstorm on August 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Several washes run across a long stretch of Thornydale from Carter Farms north past Linda Vista Rd.
Monsoon 2018
A bolt strikes just north of downtown, part of one of dozens of localized monsoon storm cells that moved through the area dumping rain, winds and lightning, Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
A bolt strikes just north of the University of Arizona, part of one of dozens of localized monsoon storm cells that moved through the area dumping rain, winds and lightning, Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Uprooted Tree
One of the dozens of trees that were blown over at Sunset Point Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 by a powerful monsoon storm that uprooted dozens of full sized trees as hail and rain pelted the northwest near Cortaro Farms and Camino de Oesta.
Fallen Tree
A red Mustang is covered by a fallen pine tree at Sunset Point Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 after the Northwest was hit by a powerful monsoon storm that uprooted dozens of full sized trees, broke off branches of other and peppered the area with hail.
Clouds over "A" Mountain
People gather to watch a dramatic sunset as clouds roll in over the Tucson Mountains on August 20, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Clouds over "A" Mountain
People gather to watch a dramatic sunset as clouds roll in over the Tucson Mountains on August 20, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Clouds over Tucson
Clouds swirl across the city and the Santa Catalina Mountains during a dramatic sunset over Tucson on August 20, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Monsoon 2018
Monsoon clouds color the sky around the sun as it sets behind Brown Mountain in Tucson Mountain Park, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
The setting sun has just enough left to spark a rainbow in monsoon clouds high over the Tucson Mountains , Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
A bolt hits in the Santa Rita Mountains southeast of Tucson as monsoon storms surround the valley on August 7, 2018.
Oro Valley
Pusche Ridge
Lightning U of A 8-11-18
Welcome to Tucson students.
Pusch Ridge Oro Valley
Clouds over the mountain
Lightning at Night
Storm over Tucson 8/1/18
Zap!
Lightning, downtown Tucson.
Monsoon Sky
Monsoon storm moving in over the Catalinas
Fire Sky
Monsoon sky at Stone Canyon Club
Pretty in Pink
Oro Valley sky
Hot Weather
With the help of Jaleesa Lopez, 10, far right, his sister, Orlando Celaya, 1, sprays his brother, Marsaleno Oliver, 7, while cooling off in the splash pad at Catalina Park on July 23, 2018. Jessica Lopez, their mother, said the air-conditioning in the house broke down and she brought her kids to the splash pad to cool off as the outdoor temperature soared beyond 105-degrees.
Tucson monsoon sunset
A young couple takes in monsoonal cloud sunset over the Tucson Mountains as they endure gusty updrafts at a lookout on Sentinel Peak on July 18, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
Monsoon 2018 takes a breath, things kind of quiet on the weather front just after sunset over the Father Kino statue at Kino and 15th St., Wednesday July 11, 2018, South Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
Clouds put on a show today with a variety of ever-changing shifting, rolling and scattering on July 18, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Monsoon 2018
Clouds put on a show today with a variety of ever-changing shifting, rolling and scattering on July 18, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A flood area sign lays in monsoon rain runoff on South Plumer Avenue in midtown on July 12, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
While monsoon storm clouds build over the Santa Catalina mountains, workers assemble a new crane on-site for construction on The Mark student housing near Broadway Boulevard and Park Avenue on July 10, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. A fire crippled one existing crane and damaged a second, larger one.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
Justin Grob, 16, goes for a jaunt in the monsoon rain runoff along South Plumer Avenue in midtown on July 12, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A motorists decides better of it by turning around at the Arroyo Chico Wash along South Plumer Avenue in midtown on July 12, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A City of Tucson worker stands a flood area sign at the Arroyo Chico Wash and South Plumer Avenue in midtown on July 12, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A motorist takes their chances by sending the rushing Arroyo Chico Wash at Plumer Avenue after an afternoon monsoon storm in midtown on July 12, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
Droplets invert the image of a saguaro at Saguaro National Park East along Freeman road during a monsoon storm, Tuesday July 10, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson monsoon
Lightning and Ocotillo meet as a late evening storm moves across Oro Valley towards the Tucson Mountains on July 8, 2018 north of Tucson, AZ.
Monsoon 2018
Union Pacific train derailment on the east side of I-10 just north of Twin Peaks Road in Marana on July 10, 2018.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
Vehicles negotiate the water flooding down the washes and sides of Thornydale Rd between Cortaro Rd. and Hardy Rd following a monsoon storm that swept down the westside of Oro Valley and Tucson, AZ on July 10, 2018 .
Monsoon 2018
Union Pacific train derailment on the east side of I-10 just north of Twin Peaks Road in Marana on July 10, 2018.
Monsoon 2018
Motorists are met with driving rain West Ina Road near La Cholla Blvd. on July 10, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Strong monsoon storms pummeled the northwest side.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
Two men carry on their conversation under a ramada as a monsoon cell opens up around them near 6th Avenue and Bilby Road on July 5 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Monsoon 2018
A highly localized downpour in the foothills of Santa Catalinas just north of downtown as several small but intense cells dropped rain and high winds on the area during the first monsoon storm of the season, Wednesday July 5, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Sculpture on overpass
Tucson Dept. of Transportation workers examine a large light sculpture that fell onto the southbound lanes of the Kino Overpass at 22nd Street during monsoon activity on July 5, 2018.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
Motorists encounter the season's first monsoon rainfall near Nogales Highway and Los Reales Road on Tucson's southside on July 5 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A monsoon storm cell brings rain to Tucson's southside, seen here at Super Carniceria y Pescaderia "El Ranchito" near 6th Avenue and Bilby Road on July 5 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Hot Tucson
Mike Livermore lowers his two-year-old grandson Michael Baker for a brief cooling-off in the stream near the Reid Park pond on July 5 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year in Tucson.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A monsoon rain cell drops somewhere in Tucson, as seen from near 36th Street and Kino Parkway on July 5, 2018.
Tucson Monsoon 2018
A pedestrian sprints through monsoon rainfall on Park Ave. near Irvington Road, Tucson, on July 5, 2018.
Sculpture on overpass
Tucson Dept. of Transportation workers examine a large light sculpture that fell onto the southbound lanes of the Kino Overpass at 22nd Street during monsoon activity on July 5, 2018.
Sculpture on overpass
Tucson Dept. of Transportation workers examine a large light sculpture that fell onto the southbound lanes of the Kino Overpass at 22nd Street during monsoon activity on July 5, 2018.
Sculpture on overpass
A large light sculpture that decorates the Kino Overpass at 22nd Street fell into the southbound lanes during monsoon activity on July 5, 2018.
Tucsonans endured triple digit heat for 20 days of July.
This monsoon not looking like a record breaker.
Month saw a streak of 11 days with 100 degrees or higher.
Get an inside look at cloud reading, photographing lightning and keeping safe while you’re doing it.
First typical monsoon storm of summer rainy season.
Tucsonans should expect high temperatures and lots of wind.
The strong winds caused a large metal column at the 22nd Street and Kino Parkway overpass to fall into the street. There were no reported injuries.
Police originally thought a Tucson man was killed in a hit and run, but now believe it was a homicide.
The hikers diverged from the hiking trail.
PACC breaks records, finding foster families for more than 3,000 pets.
Authorities are investigating the fatal incident.
The fire is currently zero percent contained, officials said.
Some of KUAZ's older shows will be broadcasted at new times.
The detectives believe they solved the homicide of a Tucson man from Jan. 6.
It's probably best to stash an umbrella in your car today.
Because it's here.
It's probably best to stash an umbrella in your car today.
Tucson has set a new July 9 record for rainfall, with 1.01 inches falling so far at the airport as of 5 p.m.
Yesterday's rainfall broke records.
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Monsoon updates for July 10, 2018.
There were no initial reports of hazardous materials in the derailment, authorities said.
Tucsonans should prepare for more thunderstorms today.
Rail traffic resumed Wednesday through a derailment site in Marana on Union Pacific tracks that are a main freight route between Texas and Cal…
Tuesday's monsoon flooded HOPE Animal Shelter in Marana, causing extensive water damage and a need for donations and help in fostering animals.
During the summer, it’s fun to enjoy the great outdoors. But during monsoon season, its best to keep an eye out for flooding, and also lightning .
Scattered thunderstorms are in today's forecast.
Tucson police and fire are still investigating the massive blaze that caused extensive damage to the construction site of a student housing co…
Sanctuary Cove, a desert preserve and event space near Marana, has suffered extensive damage from Tuesday's monsoon.
There is up to an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms in the mountains today.
Cats can be adopted for only $5.
Most of Pima County has received above-normal rainfall during this year's monsoon season so far.
PACC is currently housing more than 400 dogs.
The largest thunderstorms are expect to hit west and south of Tucson.
The puppy sustained multiple bee stings.
Expect a day of sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Most rainfall will hit east and south of Tucson today.
No one was injured from the fire.
Temperatures are back in the hundreds today.
There's a risk of heat-related illness for people working outside, doing activities outdoors and for those without access to air conditioning.
Expect very hot temperatures for the next three days.
Second straight day of record heat for area; relief may be coming.
Not only do you have the chance to purchase affordable items, consignors can earn 65 percent of the sales and 70 percent if they volunteer at the event.
Today marks the second day in the National Weather Service's 3-day excessive heat warning for the Tucson area. And unfortunately, today is exp…
It's recommended to limit outdoor activity.
How’s a trip to the moon sound?
The 3-day excessive heat warning is expected to come to an end tonight.
Fire officials remind Tucsonans to be safe in the summer heat.
The fire is said to be caused by lightning.
Tucson could be getting some rainfall today.
Expect storms to reach the city-area this evening and into the weekend.
No more excessive heat warning — just normal summer temperatures.
Hundreds of Arizona firefighters are currently in California, helping fight more than a dozen wildfires.
An air quality health watch has been issued today, in addition to a high pollution advisory tomorrow.
Several weather advisories were issued yesterday, but storms aren't expected to be as heavy today.
Tucsonans can expect temperatures in the hundreds, with a chance of scattered thunderstorms.
Storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon and evening.
Luckily the dust storm didn't hit much of Tucson.
Cross your fingers that we see some rain later this week.
Multiple agencies assisted several dehydrated hikers over the weekend.
Tropical systems are expected to bring rain, thunderstorms to area by mid-week.
An excessive heat warning is in place for the Tucson area today.
More rain should be coming our way, Tucson.
If you enjoyed the monsoon weather Friday, there could be more for the Tucson area heading into Saturday evening.
A man was killed after his car was swept away and overturned in a flooded wash.
Temperatures are expected to be below 100 degrees this week.
Storms could cause strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding.
A thunderstorm has developed over Tucson bringing with it brief heavy rainfall and possibly small pieces of hail.
Temperatures are also expected to stay below 100 degrees.
Two firefighters from Amado were outside of Hawthorne, Nevada, when their engine blew a tire, causing a rollover.
Temperatures are expected to hit the 100s again this weekend.
Temperatures are expected to be back in the 100s by Sunday.
Tucson can expect a chance of thunderstorms today.
Temperatures are also expected to increase next week.
Many spots in the Tucson area received a fair share of rain yesterday.
The technician suffered a leg injury in the Chiricahua Mountains.
Darnell Harrison and his family were given keys to their new two-story house on Thursday.
Badgers will take on Pueblo Friday night at the remodeled Gridley Stadium.
A flash flood watch will be in effect at 11 a.m. today.
In two different incidents less than a mile from each other, Tucson fire crews rescued four people from rushing floodwaters Friday night on th…
The hiker was taken to a hospital.
Chances for thunderstorms are slim this week.
A 51-year-old man who was hiking the Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley was airlifted from the area before 11 a.m. Monday, officials say.
Thunderstorm chances increase during the weekend.
Storm chances are expected to increase this weekend.
The best chances for thunderstorms falls on Saturday.
Tucson's lack of storms this week may come to an end as chances increase heading into Labor Day weekend.
Temperatures will be in the 90s today.
Chances for rain decrease as the week continues.
Chances for thunderstorms decrease as the week continues.
A small fire was burning on the Santa Catalina Mountains Thursday evening.
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Chances for rain are slim today.
Little to no rain is expected this week.
The chances of rain today are slim to none.
Hopefully we'll get some rain soon!
Rain is unlikely in Tucson today.
Rain isn't expected today.
Chances of rain aren't likely in Tucson today.
Temperatures are expected to drop to the 80s tomorrow.
A flash flood watch is in place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Two people, believed to be men, were swept away by floodwater in Nogales between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, officials say.
This monsoon season's total rainfall is now at 7.01 inches.
Tucson might not see any rain for a while.
Monsoon season is almost over, Tucson.
Tucson should expect another warm day, with temperatures above average today.
Hopefully you've enjoyed the weather during the last couple of days because it doesn't look like much will change today.
Tucson can expect another day of sunshine and warm temperatures today, and the same can be expected for the next few days.
Today's weather is expected to bring more sunshine and warm temperatures — possibly in the 100s.
Monsoon season may be over, but the rain isn't ready to leave Tucson quite yet.
Monsoon season might have left Tucson, but the rain hasn't.
It looks like it'll be another cloudy day in Tucson today.
Yesterday proved to be another rainy day in the Old Pueblo.
Well Tucson, the rain has left the building.
The Old Pueblo is expected to get another day of sunshine today.
Tucson got its fair share of rain yesterday, and it looks like the weather may be the same again today.
If you're in need of a break from the rain, here it is.
If you haven't noticed, the weather has been a lot cooler in Tucson lately.
I hope you're excited for the rain.
In case you haven't noticed, it's quite gloomy outside today.
I hope you aren't tired of the rain because more is coming our way!
Tucson got a fair share of rain last night — so much that a flood advisory was even put in place early this morning, but was later cancelled.
A flash flood warning has been put in place for Bisbee.
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A Flash Flood Watch was in place through Friday for areas in the Catalina Mountains that could be affected by runoff from areas burned in the Bighorn Fire