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National Weather Service Issues First Arizona Tornado Watches Since 2010

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC · How we work

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National Weather Service Alerts

The U.S. National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and the first tornado watches statewide since October 2010.
Golf-ball-size hail shattered windows in Flagstaff, Mesa and the Coconino Forest.
A tornado ripped roofs and trees, forcing Overgaard Baptist Church members into a windowless bathroom.
Rep. Walt Blackman (R-AZ) requested a state of emergency after power loss and damage.

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Arizona Flood Watch

A flood watch covering most of Arizona runs from Wednesday morning through Thursday night, warning of flash flooding.
Meteorologists predict up to five inches of rain in the high country, creating rapid runoff.
Burn-scar areas face heightened mudslide danger as saturated soils combine with recent wildfire damage.
Travelers to western national parks are urged to monitor alerts daily because of possible flash floods and landslides.

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National Weather Service Alerts

The U.S. National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and the first tornado watches statewide since October 2010.
Golf-ball-size hail shattered windows in Flagstaff, Mesa and the Coconino Forest.
A tornado ripped roofs and trees, forcing Overgaard Baptist Church members into a windowless bathroom.
Rep. Walt Blackman (R-AZ) requested a state of emergency after power loss and damage.

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