The Rock Canyon fire in Coconino, Arizona, burned 4,823 acres before containment was achieved on June 15, 2026. Homes in the area faced direct fire damage during the incident.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 4,823 acres
- Containment
- 100%
- Cause
- Natural
- Began
- Status
- Ongoing
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Latest updates
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- Forecast discussion NWS FGZ
Area Forecast Discussion
Monsoon storms returning through the week with potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding across the area.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 447 AM MST Tue Jul 14 2026
.SYNOPSIS...Monsoon moisture will return to the area through the coming week daily storm chances, along with the risk for heavy rainfall and localized flooding. With the added moisture, temperatures begin to trend toward normal today and even below normal by late week.
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.DISCUSSION...High pressure will remain centered north and northeast of our region through the coming weekend, with continued favorable conditions for monsoon moisture to flow into Arizona. Moisture levels as measured by precipitable water will be on the high side of climatology, in the 85th-95th percentile for mid July. This means that storms that develop will have a potential for producing heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. East/southeast steering flow the past few days has focused activity over Yavapai/Gila counties as storms move off the Mogollon Rim. This general steering flow is forecast to continue today, though better moisture in northeast Arizona should allow for more storms there compared to previous days. Some of this activity in northeast Arizona may move toward the Mogo…
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