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Coronado National Forest

Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 8:32PM MST until August 9 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

8:32 PM — 8:42 PM

Flood waters have receded. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. Additional heavy rainfall is possible over the next few hours in western Pima County. Stay alert for additional weather warnings.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:17PM MST until August 9 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

8:17 PM — 9:00 PM

At 817 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of Hickiwan, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... San Simon, Charco 27 and San Simon West. This includes Route 86 between mile markers 63 and 83.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:16PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

8:16 PM — 8:45 PM

At 816 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Kaka, or 35 miles southwest of Casa Grande, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Freeman, Kaka, and Big Horn. This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 136 and 158.

Overview

Coronado National Forest encompasses 1,780,000 acres across southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, spanning sixteen scattered mountain ranges known as 'sky islands' that rise dramatically from the desert floor. The forest is currently open with NO fire restrictions in effect as of July 2025. Recent activity includes approved prescribed burns in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, the newly approved Sabino Canyon Visitor Center Reimagined project (December 2025), and solicitation of proposals for the Rose Canyon Complex. Active closures include the Bear Wallow Riparian Area (no camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires), bighorn sheep protection areas, and various firearms discharge restrictions in specific zones. The forest offers diverse recreation from desert saguaro landscapes to mountain streams and snow, all accessible within a single day. Firewood permits are available starting at $20 for up to 10 cords. A 14-day camping limit is in effect in certain areas, and underage alcohol consumption restrictions apply forest-wide per state law.

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