At Least 4 Dead in Arizona After Severe Flooding

CBS News reported on Saturday, September 27, 2025, that at least four people have died after severe monsoon storms caused devastating flooding in Arizona. Three of the fatalities occurred in Globe, a historic mining community in Gila County, where some residents were forced onto their rooftops to escape the rapidly rising water. Gila County Emergency Manager Carl Melford stated that two of the deceased were discovered in a vehicle, while a third was found in the floodwaters. A fourth person was found deceased in suburban Phoenix near a vehicle that had been caught in floodwaters.

12news.com reported, The flooding created a hazardous materials situation in Globe after washing out a propane distributorship, scattering approximately 1,000 tanks throughout the downtown area. In response, Governor Katie Hobbs declared a State of Emergency for Gila County, releasing $200,000 from the Governor's Emergency Fund to assist with recovery. Officials have warned that historic downtown Globe is unsafe due to compromised buildings and chemical debris, urging the public to stay out of the area. Search and rescue operations for an unspecified number of potentially missing people are ongoing, involving over 70 personnel from multiple counties.