12:08 AM
— 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County and Tonto
Basin.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture in place across Eastern Arizona will lead
to storms capable of producing rainfall between 1-2 inches per
hour, to locally higher, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summer hours will be in effect Thursday, May 1. The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail will open at 8:00 am and visitors must begin their hike by noon. The Visitor Center will remain open 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The Upper Cliff Dwellings will close for the Season.
Starting today, our Western National Parks Association Bookstore will no longer accept cash. We will accept all major credit or debit cards, including mobile payments.
Tonto National Monument accepts only electronic card payments for entrance fees. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.
Effective Monday, May 12, 2025. Tonto National Monument will be under Stage Two fire restrictions. Burning Charcoal or Wood, including Smoking and Fireworks are prohibited in all areas within the park except for Liquid Petroleum or Propane stoves.
The Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail will close if temperatures exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit as issued by the National Weather Service.
Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
Recreational target shooting targets specifically manufactured for the purpose of target shooting are the only approved target types. (i.e. paper / cardboard silhouette, clay pigeons, steel targets, self-healing targets, etc.)All other materials not manufactured for the purpose to recreational…
Tonto National Forest
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