Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Gila County, Arizona?

Yes. The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County at 3:20 AM MST. It runs until 3:45 AM MST on October 22.

How strong is the storm in Gila County?

The National Weather Service says radar indicates golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The storm was 14 miles southeast of Sawmill, or 31 miles east of Globe, moving northeast at 30 mph.

What damage can this storm cause?

The National Weather Service expects hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. People and animals outdoors will be injured.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Mainly rural areas of Gila County and Gila County, AZ: Oct 22, 2026

Key facts

Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning (severe)
Issued by: National Weather Service, Phoenix AZ
Areas: Gila, AZ
Places: Mainly rural areas of Gila County
In effect: until 3:45 AM MST, Oct 22, 2026
Damage threat: Considerable

The red outline is the area the National Weather Service put under the severe thunderstorm warning. Source: NWS alert polygon. Not to scale with roads.

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What the National Weather Service says

“Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.”
NWS Phoenix AZ, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 3:20 AM MST Oct 22, 2026 · official alert

“Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”
NWS Phoenix AZ, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 3:20 AM MST Oct 22, 2026 · official alert

“HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.”
NWS Phoenix AZ, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 3:20 AM MST Oct 22, 2026 · official alert

What to do

Move inside a well-built structure now and stay away from windows. Anyone outdoors should take shelter right away, since people and animals outdoors can be injured by hail.

The National Weather Service says this storm is capable of all types of severe weather. Go to an interior room, a bathroom, a closet or a basement.

Torrential rain is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Follow instructions from local officials and the National Weather Service until the warning ends at 3:45 AM MST.

Context

FEMA flood-insurance records show 155 claims in Gila County between 1980 and 2025, as of September 9, 2026. These counts only cover insured properties, so they do not show all flood damage.

FEMA has made two Severe Storm disaster declarations for Gila County in the records: one in September 2006 for severe storms and flooding, and one in March 2010 for severe winter storms and flooding.

Updates

3:45 AM MST The severe thunderstorm warning expired at 3:45 AM MST.
3:20 AM MST NWS Phoenix AZ issued the severe thunderstorm warning until 3:45 AM MST.

History here

Gila County: 155 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1980, most recent 2025.

Gila County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding
DR-1660 (2006): severe storms and flooding

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Questions

Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Gila County, Arizona?: Yes. The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County at 3:20 AM MST. It runs until 3:45 AM MST on October 22.
How strong is the storm in Gila County?: The National Weather Service says radar indicates golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The storm was 14 miles southeast of Sawmill, or 31 miles east of Globe, moving northeast at 30 mph.
What damage can this storm cause?: The National Weather Service expects hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. People and animals outdoors will be injured.

Sources

NWS Phoenix AZ: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Oct 22, 2026 weather.gov
FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov

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