British adventurer Karl Bushby completes 28-year journey
British adventurer Karl Bushby has completed his 31,000-mile (50,000 km) journey from South America to Hull in the UK, reuniting with his mother at the family home 28 years after setting off.
In November 1998, the former paratrooper, then aged 29, set off from Punta Arenas, Chile, to complete an unbroken path back home, without breaking two self-imposed rules: not to return to the UK until the end of the journey, and not to use transport to advance.
Earlier, crowds gathered in Hull’s city centre to welcome Bushby, before he set off to complete the final few miles home to his mother Angela Bushby.
Reaching the front door, he said: “It’s good to be home. It feels surreal.”
Bushby’s journey took him to four continents, with key moments including navigating through the dense jungles of the Darién Gap, crossing the frozen Bering Strait and, more recently, swimming the English Channel.
During a press conference that followed the reunion with his mother, he confirmed: “I’m hanging my boots up.”
As they had agreed years earlier, Bushby’s mother, Angela, waited for him at her home in Sutton Park, where she raised him.
He appeared almost lost for words, telling the BBC moments after the meeting: “It feels surreal. It’s the end of a 28-year journey.”
His mother, who had not seen him for a decade, told Bushby: “Where have you been?”
She told the media: “It’s good to have him home.
“I feel relieved.”
Bushby said he was “still processing” being home, admitting his head was “one big blurry mess”.
Asked what is next for him, he said: “I have a story to tell.”
As well as working with acclaimed German filmmaker, Werner Herzog, on a documentary, he confirmed he is working on a second book about his travels.
Bushby admitted he never expected such a homecoming.
Addressing a large crowd in the city centre, Bushby, when he was received by the lord mayor, Maria Coward, said: “There has never been a welcome home like this, I am sure. It’s madness. An enormous thank you.”
He added: “The biggest team – Earth – got me back here.”
On Sunday, when he crossed the Humber Bridge into East Yorkshire, he was met by his 36-year-old son Adam, his 12-year-old granddaughter whom he had never met, his father and brothers.
“It was amazing,” Bushby said of that reunion.
After returning to the UK, Bushby said he expected to struggle in the coming days and weeks as he readjusted to normal life.
“Everything that I am and everything that I know of me is going to go away,” he said. “And that’s going to be a problem. You’re going to have the old identity crisis, because Karl is this [an adventurer] and has been for half his life.
“I think the old adage goes… the only thing worse than a man who can’t fulfil his dreams is a man who’s fulfilled his dreams… because then what?”
Bushby previously said he had always had a “wanderlust”, and his opportunity to embark on this journey came following the end of his marriage, with his wife returning to Northern Ireland with their son.
Bushby said only about 15 of the 28 years were spent walking, with struggles obtaining visas, the 2007 global economic crash and Covid blamed for delays.
Bushby often retreated to Mexico, where costs are low, between stints.
Under the rules he set for his journey, he could not return to the UK to meet his family.
On rare occasions, he met his son and parents, who are divorced, in other countries.
Bushby said he set off as “penniless backpacker”, often relying on handouts, or occasionally being forced to eat food discarded on roadsides.

Suspected cyberattacks have triggered temperatures to rise in grocery store refrigeration systems in a growing number of countries across Europe.
Overnight temperature spikes were recorded in stores in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden. On Monday, retailers and authorities pointed to alleged cyberattacks that underscored the vulnerability of systems that once largely operated mechanically.
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The head of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweden’s national cybersecurity centre, John Billow, confirmed on Monday to the Reuters news agency that the centre ⁠⁠⁠⁠is responding to ⁠⁠⁠⁠multiple incidents affecting store cooling systems.
“We have in recent weeks … identified that we have quite a lot of exposed operational technology devices in Sweden that we have been clear about the necessity to update or patch,” he said.
The temperature of freezers in several Swedish stores rose suddenly overnight, store operators ICA and Coop said, while Swedish retailer Axfood said freezers at a distribution centre for home delivery of groceries in the Gothenburg area were hacked.
SuperValu, Ireland’s third-largest supermarket chain, ⁠⁠⁠⁠said a specific model of refrigeration systems has been affected by a “cyber incident” at 13 of its 223 ⁠⁠⁠⁠stores.
The Belga news agency reported overnight temperature increases at dozens of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ahold Delhaize stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. They were blamed on a cyberattack, according to the chief ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠executive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of refrigeration company,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sabcobel.
Stephan Moelans said the units’ evaporators were switched to defrost mode.
Also in Belgium, five Spar shops had their fridge systems attacked, said a spokesperson for Colruyt Group, which operates the franchise system.
In Estonia, at least one supermarket chain was affected, technology supplier Kitman Coldtech told public broadcaster ERR.
“This is very fresh, it happened this morning,” Kitman’s CEO Jann Mutso said, without naming the affected chain.
Ahold Delhaize reported a cybersecurity incident to Dutch police last month.
The cyberattack on refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets in France raised the temperature of fridges and freezers to as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122F), spoiling food and causing fires at several stores.
One Swedish store said in a social media post on Monday that the temperature of its refrigerators and freezers had been set to the same temperature as during the cyberattack in France.
“We are aware that a limited number of stores were affected by an incident overnight, which impacted their refrigeration and freezer systems,” a spokesperson for privately held ICA told Reuters in an email.
Kitman’s Mutso also said that temperatures at the Estonian chain were set to 50 degrees Celsius (122F).
Privately-held retailer Coop told Swedish daily Aftonbladet that six of its stores had been affected by similar incidents.
There has been no claim of responsibility for Monday’s attack, nor the one earlier in France.
However, the incidents help to increase concern regarding hybrid warfare stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Iran-United States war.
European states have blamed Moscow for a growing number of incidents affecting infrastructure, including via cyberattacks, in recent months. Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in any sabotage or hybrid warfare operations.
“These incidents show that cyberattacks ⁠can disrupt services, affect ⁠businesses and directly affect citizens’ ⁠daily lives”, a ⁠European Commission spokesperson ⁠said, stressing the importance of strengthening ‌cybersecurity across the bloc.
A spokesperson for The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium told Al Jazeera that the rising number of cyberattack incidents, especially those resulting from the targeted use of AI, is an evolving trend.
However, they added, “we may never be able to identify … who is behind this attack”.

Martha Stewart’s Instagram followers aren’t buying her apology.
“Pose” star Indya Moore and more social media users took issue with the lifestyle guru’s claim that she dressed an an unhoused person on Halloween to “bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness.”
Stewart may have deleted photos of her costume, complete with ripped-up clothes, dirt on her face and a cardbord sign — but that didn’t stop Moore, 31, from leaving a scathing comment under a post about the multimillionaire’s Sunday statement to Page Six.
“A rich woman dressing up as a hungry, homeless person brings more awareness to how out of touch and apathetic wealth makes people than it does motivate people to empathize and activate,” the 31-year-old wrote.
“If you were serious about poverty, you’d use your platform to back policies that tax the rich, put free food in front of people who are hungry and homeless and provide free healthcare and education,” she continued.
Moore insisted Stewart’s “excuse is not believable” and dubbed the apology a “manipulative counterattack.”
She explained, “Most of the people following you are not wealthy. They are far closer to poverty than you are. So when they question the intentions of a wealthy white woman wearing poverty as a costume, that is a fair question. Flipping it back on them is passive-aggressive and insulting.”
Moore noted that “an apology that ends in an interrogation of people you offended isn’t an apology,” blasting Stewart for turning “a question about [her] judgment into an inquiry of [her] followers’ loyalty.”
Stewart released her initial apology over the weekend, only to delete it and share a second via Instagram hours later.
“It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up,” it read. “My earlier statement didn’t go far enough. I know many people are suffering economically. Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I am very sorry.”
Some Instagram users applauded Stewart’s words, insisting the costume was “no big deal” in the first place.
Many, however, condemned her “highlighted, un-cropped screenshot app apology.”
One wrote, “The only thing that this brought awareness to was how disconnected wealthy people are from the majority of the population.”
Others urged Stewart to go out and “make a real difference.”
Some questioned her team members, asking, “So when this costume concept was in the works, no one said, ‘I don’t think that’s a good idea?’”
It was not just Stewart’s personal Instagram account that came under attack — but also her official branded account, which was flooded with additional comments blasting the lifestyle guru’s costume and subsequent apology.
After sharing a post about paint trends, Stewart’s brand found itself inundated with critical comments, including one that read, “No bye you’re so tone deaf.”
Another added: “But you didn’t bring attention to the issue of homelessness. Aside from your ridiculous costume in the post, you were shilling your crappy HSN candles in the caption. So again, all about you and your wallet. Get lost.”

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All nine people on board a Learjet 60 jet died in a “cataclysmic” crash in Florida yesterday, officials said.
The flight, which departed Texas and was headed for the Bahamas, crashed near Cresthaven, a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
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6:13 pm MT
NWS update for metro Phoenix area, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE: Gila County in east central Arizona, Maricopa County in south central Arizona, Pinal County in southeastern Arizona,
WHEN: Until 8:15 p.m. MST.
IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 5:55 p.m. MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated flows in area creeks from earlier rainfall. The gage along Sycamore Creek is currently above 6 feet.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat.
5:55 pm MT
NWS update for northern Arizona, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Coconino County in north central Arizona, Yavapai County in west central Arizona,
WHEN: Until 11:45 p.m. MST.
IMPACTS: Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 5:45 p.m. MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges continued to indicate heavy rain over the warned area. Stream gauges also continued to report elevated flow in Big Chino Wash, Williamson Valley Wash, Ash Creek, and Sycamore Creek. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.- This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers: Ash Creek, Cienega Creek, Granite Creek, Willow Creek, Agua Fria River, Lynx Creek, Little Ash Creek, Williamson Valley Wash, Walnut Creek, Verde River, Ash Fork Draw, and Big Chino Wash.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Paulden, Ash Fork, Agua Fria National Monument, Drake, Kaibab Estates West, Flower Pot, Perkinsville, Yavapai County Fairgrounds, Dugas, Crookton, Cedar Mill, Fain Lake, Granite Mountain Wilderness and Woodchute Mountain.- This includes the following highways: Interstate 40 between mile markers 132 and 147. State Route 69 between mile markers 284 and 290. Business Interstate 40 near mile marker 146. Interstate 17 between mile markers 269 and 280. State Route 89 between mile markers 322 and 363. State Route 89A between mile markers 322 and 335. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds: Powell Springs Campground, Texaco Hillside RV Campground and Mountainview Park.- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
5:54 pm MT
NWS update for metro Phoenix area, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE: Gila County in east central Arizona, Maricopa County in south central Arizona, Pinal County in southeastern Arizona,
WHEN: Until 8 p.m. MST.
IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 5:36 p.m. MST, Heavy rainfall from earlier today continues to result in excess runoff in area creeks. Gages along Pinto Creek and Pinal Creek show continued elevated flows that will continue downstream to Roosevelt Lake. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Roosevelt, Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt Dam, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Estates and Inspiration.
5:47 pm MT
Flash flood spills 2,700 gallons of sewage into Sedona’s Oak Creek
Christian Cervantes
At about 9:45 a.m. Nov. 1, a sewer spill entered Oak Creek near 135 Bear Wallow Lane, according to Sedona’s Facebook post. Officials predict that an estimated 2,700 gallons entered the creek due to the inflow of heavy rainfall and localized flooding in the area.
The incident occurred at the Bear Wallow Pump station, after the pump station was overwhelmed with incoming flow and the pumps were unable to keep up with the flow rate, the post stated.
Pump trucks were immediately dispatched to assist, and the pump station returned to normal operation conditions by 11:15 a.m., according to the post.
Due to active evacuations and extreme flooding, notifications were unable to be made to residents. Water quality, soil sampling and disinfection of the land surface have yet to be made due to safety concerns in the surrounding areas, the post stated.
5:25 pm MT
Deadly flooding warning in Tonto Creek basin
At 5:11 p.m., the National Weather Service updated an earlier flood warning for northern Arizona:
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE: Gila County in east central Arizona, Coconino County in north central Arizona, Yavapai County in west central Arizona
WHEN: Until 7:45 p.m. MST.
IMPACTS: Structures are flooded. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded creeks and normally dry washes. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
At 5:02 p.m. MST, emergency management reported significant flooding in and around the Tonto Creek basin from an area of very heavy rainfall. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding is ongoing.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers, West Clear Creek, Fossil Creek, Clear Creek, Pine Creek, East Verde River, and Tonto Creek.
Some locations that will experience flooding include: Payson, Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry, Mesa Del Caballo, Gisela, Round Valley, East Verde Estates, Deer Creek, Tonto Village, Oxbow Estates, Beaver Valley Estates, Fort McDonald, Christopher Creek, Hunter Creek, Ellison Creek Cascades, Kohls Ranch, Whispering Pines and Washington Park.
This includes the following highways, State Route 260 between mile markers 238 and 285. State Route 188 between mile markers 267 and 276. State Route 87 southbound between mile markers 241 and 251. State Route 87 between mile markers 230 and 292. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Woods Canyon Lake Campground, Upper Tonto Creek Campground, Geronimo Boy Scout Camp, Spillway Campground, Sinkhole Campground, Sharp Creek Campground, Rim Campground, Promontory Pit Road Campground, Ponderosa Campground, Clints Well Campground, Christopher Creek Campground, Forest Road 171 Camping Area, Forest Road 169 Camping Area, Houston Mesa Campground, Haigler Canyon Campground, Kehl Springs Campground, Knoll Lake Campground, Alderwood Campground, Aspen Campground, Crook Campground, Mogollon Campground, Sinkhole Campground, Forest Road 84 Camping Area, 195 Camping Area, 9350 Camping Area, Mogollon Rim Campground, Rumsey Park, Green Valley Park, Bear Canyon Lake Recreation Area, Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area, Sardine Point Day Use Area and Shadow Rim Ranch. This includes the following swimming holes, Horton Springs, Water Wheel Falls, Ellison Creek Cascades, All swimming holes and waterfalls on Fossil Creek, Tonto Creek Waterfalls, Fossil Creek Dam “The Toilet Bowl” and Indian Maiden Falls.
5:11 pm MT
Flash flood warning near Tuba City issued
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a flash flood warning for Moenkopi Wash in Coconino County in north central Arizona until 1 a.m. MST Monday.
At 4:58 p.m. MST, a gauge on the Moenkopi Wash reported a rise above action stage from heavy rain in the Moenkopi Wash basin. Further rises are expected, with water levels expected to exceed major flood stage. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD: Life-threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE: River gauge reported.
IMPACT: Life-threatening flash flooding of Moenkopi Wash. For Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City: At 4:45 p.m. MST the stage was 26 feet. Flood Stage is 27 feet. Forecast: A crest of 29.45 feet is expected at 5 a.m. MST Monday. Impacts: At 27 feet: At 27 feet water begins to encroach on homes in lower Moenkopi Village and floods crop fields along the river. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Moenkopi. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers, Fivemile Wash, Hamblin Wash, Begashibito Wash and Moenkopi Wash.
4:57 pm MT
Phoenix firefighters rescue man trapped in backyard sinkhole
Christian Cervantes
A man was hospitalized after falling into a nearly 6-foot-deep sinkhole in a Phoenix backyard, with a pickup truck also partially falling into the hole, according to Capt. DJ Lee with the Phoenix Fire Department.
Technical rescue crews responded around 3 p.m. Nov. 1 to a home near 24th Street and Thomas Road, Lee said.
Firefighters found the man trapped in the sinkhole with injuries to his chest and unable to get out on his own, according to Lee.
Because a nearby pickup truck had also partially fallen into the hole, rescue crews first worked to stabilize the vehicle before safely removing the man.
The man was evaluated by medical personnel and taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to Lee.
Lee said he believes rain in the area caused the sinkhole to open in the backyard.
4:37 pm MT
Visitors stranded at national park near Tucson
Lauren De Young
Severe rain led to flash flooding in the Coronado National Forest southeast of Tucson, resulting in visitors being stranded in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
The U.S. Forest Service did not specify how many people were stranded in the forest on Nov. 1. Video by the Forest Service showed an overflowing creek with fast-moving water.
The agency warned other visitors not to cross washes or canyons during or immediately following severe rains, as conditions can change rapidly.
An earlier video posted by the Forest Service stated that the water had risen to 4 to 6 feet in just 15 minutes.
4:35 pm MT
NWS update for northern Arizona, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Gila County in east central Arizona, Coconino County in north central Arizona, Navajo County in north central Arizona, Apache County in northeastern Arizona,
WHEN: Until 10:30 p.m. MST Sunday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded creeks and normally dry washes. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 4:25 p.m. MST, emergency management reported flooding from heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Winslow, Holbrook, Heber-Overgaard, Dilkon, Ganado, Kykotsmovi Village, Snowflake, Taylor, Joseph City, Pinon, First Mesa, Leupp, Hotevilla-Bacavi, Shongopovi, Keams Canyon, Second Mesa, Greasewood, Nazlini, Pinedale and Winona.- This includes the following highways: Interstate 40 between mile markers 210 and 322. State Route 260 between mile markers 286 and 330. Business Interstate 40 between mile markers 252 and 289. State Route 377 between mile markers 0 and 33. State Route 277 between mile markers 306 and 336. State Route 77 between mile markers 353 and 408. State Route 264 between mile markers 365 and 455. State Route 99 between mile markers 23 and 71. State Route 87 between mile markers 292 and 406. Highway 191 between mile markers 390 and 437. Highway 180 between mile markers 308 and 336.
4:21 pm MT
Black Canyon City readies for evacuation
Lauren De Young
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said Black Canyon City was in a “set” status and preparing for evacuation due to the risk of flooding as severe rain continues throughout Arizona.
A “set” status means to be alert and to prepare to evacuate. According to the Arizona Emergency Information Network, those under a “set” status should:
Consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area.
Grab your emergency supplies kit.
Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock.
Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety officials.
3:51 pm MT
NWS update for metro Phoenix area, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Maricopa County in south central Arizona.
WHEN: Until 3:45 a.m. MST Monday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 3:42 p.m. MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow down the Hassayampa River from earlier rainfall, impacting low water crossings along the river.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Wickenburg, Morristown, Hassayampa and Arlington.
3:41 pm MT
NWS update for metro Phoenix area, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Maricopa County in south central Arizona.
WHEN: Until 9:30 p.m. MST.
IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 3:29 p.m. MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow through the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, impacting low-water crossings and recreational areas.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Paradise Valley and Downtown Scottsdale.
3:28 pm MT
NWS update for metro Phoenix area, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Maricopa County in south central Arizona.
WHEN: Until 3:15 a.m. MST Monday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 3:17 p.m. MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow in Cave Creek from earlier rainfall. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area.- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Cave Creek.
2:57 pm MT
NWS update for Pima County, AZ: Flash Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Western Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, Southwestern Graham County in southeastern Arizona, East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona, Eastern Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona until 5 p.m. MST. At 2:50 p.m. MST, between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over the last 3 hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Runoff from the rainfall is expected to continue and area washes are still running, so the Flash Flood Warning has been extended.
HAZARD: Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE: Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Sierra Vista, Safford, Benson, Willcox, Hereford, Thatcher, Whetstone, Huachuca City, St. David, Tombstone, Sonoita, Dragoon, Elgin, Pearce-Sunsites, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Roper Lake State Park, Fort Huachuca, Parker Canyon Lake, Palominas and Pima. This includes the following flash flood-prone locations: Moson Rd from HWY 90 and Hereford Rd.
2:56 pm MT
Interstate 17 reopens in northern Arizona
Lauren De Young
The Arizona Department of Transportation reopened I-17 in both directions after severe rainfall and flooding forced the agency to close the freeway in northern Arizona.
But other freeways are still closed due to the weather:
State Route 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village (mileposts 375-397)
State Route 260 near Pinetop-Lakeside (milepost 350)
State Route 73 between Indian Pine and White River (mileposts 357-351)
State Route 238 between Maricopa and Gila Bend
There is no estimated time to reopen the highways, the department said.
2:23 pm MT
NWS update for Pima County, AZ: Flash Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the Flash Flood Warning for South Central Pima County and Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona until 4:30 p.m. MST. As of 2:13 p.m. MST, 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen over the last 3 hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Runoff from the rainfall is expected to continue and area washes are still running, so the Flash Flood Warning has been extended.
HAZARD: Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE: Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Nogales, Tubac, Rio Rico, Patagonia, Arivaca, Patagonia Lake State Park, Nogales International Airport, Tumacacori, Kino Springs, Sasabe, Pena Blanca Lake, Ruby, Arivaca Lake and Lochiel. This includes the following flash flood-prone locations: Nogales Wash at Doe St Bridge and Pendleton Dr at Sonoita Creek. This includes the following streams and drainages, Sopori Wash, Sonoita Creek, Alamito Wash, Potrero Creek, Tonto Canyon, Cedar Creek, Guijas Wash, Las, Bailey Wash, Lopez Wash, Yellow Jacket Wash, Fraguita Wash, Sycamore Canyon, Compartidero, Arroyo del, Osa Wash, La, Arivaca Creek, Josephine Canyon, Santa Cruz River, California Gulch, Canoa Wash, Papalote Wash, Warsaw Canyon, Tres Bellotas Canyon, Sasabe, Arroyo del, Puertocito Wash, Peasco Canyon, San Luis Wash, Sierra Canyon, Harshaw Creek and Cienega Creek.
2:10 pm MT
NWS update for northern Arizona, AZ: Flood Warning
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE: Coconino County in north central Arizona, Yavapai County in west central Arizona.
WHEN: Until 8:30 p.m. MST Sunday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- At 1:59 p.m. MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
– This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers: West Clear Creek, Grief Hill Wash, Rarick Canyon, Russell Wash, Dry Beaver Creek, Verde River, Walker Creek, Brady Canyon, Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and Long Canyon.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include: Village of Oak Creek, Lake Montezuma, Rimrock, Montezuma Castle National Monument, McGuireville, Beaverhead Flat, Montezuma Well, Stoneman Lake, Rimrock Airport, Bell Crossing/The Crack, Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site, Lawrence Crossing, T-Bar Ranch, Munds Mountain Wilderness, Wet Beaver Wilderness, Apache Maid Mountain, Bell Rock and Schnebly Hill Overlook.
– This includes the following highways: Interstate 17 between mile markers 290 and 318. State Route 179 between mile markers 299 and 309. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds: Wet Beaver Creek Campground. This includes the following swimming holes: Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area and Bell Crossing “The Crack.”
Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
1:52 pm MT
See the flooding in Sedona, Arizona
Flooding from Oak Creek flooded homes and roads in and around Sedona. See photos.
1:17 pm MT
Gila County residents face evacuation order
Julie Mendes
Some residents of northern Gila County were being asked to evacuate immediately, including the entire community of Gisela, according to a Gila County Public Health and Community Services Facebook post.
Efforts were underway to open an emergency shelter in Payson, the post said. The confirmed location and opening information would be announced shortly. The Gisela Community Center remained open for Gisela residents. Gisela is in Gila County near Payson.
Residents and visitors to these areas of Tonto Basin were also under “go” status and needed to evacuate immediately:
Greenback Valley RV Park
Lazy JR: lower end
Sleepy Hollow RV Park: lower end
Follow instructions from emergency personnel and head to Tonto Basin Elementary School for shelter, the post said.
911 should be called for “immediate threats to life, medical emergencies, or anyone trapped by rising water,” the post said.
The Gila County Call Center and Payson Police Department should be contacted for any non-emergency assistance needed.
Residents were urged to stay off the roads; avoid washes and low water crossings; and never drive around barricades or enter floodwater. Turn around, don’t drown, the post said.
“If rising water threatens your location, move to higher ground if you can do so safely and call 911. Follow any evacuation instructions issued by emergency personnel,” the post said.
For more information and updates, follow the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and Payson Police Department Facebook pages, according to the post.
(This story was updated to add more information.)
1:03 pm MT
Emergency evacuation in Camp Verde area
Christian Cervantes
Residents living in the Camp Verde area needed to evacuate immediately, the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office announced on Facebook around noon on Nov. 1. Camp Verde is in central Arizona, between Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Residents near the Verde River, West Clear Creek and Wet Beaver Creek were under “go” status due to the flooding, the Marshal’s Office said.
Temporary shelters were set up at the Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Gym near Main and Hollamon streets, according to the Marshal’s Office.
The Humane Society of Sedona was prepared to care for pets belonging to evacuees and could also provide food and supplies to those affected, according to a post from the city of Sedona. Call 928-282-4679 for help, the post said.
(This story was updated to add more information.)
12:41 pm MT
Flash flood warnings issued for metro Phoenix, Tucson
Lauren De Young
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Gila, Navajo, Coconino, Pinal, Pima and Maricopa counties, while the majority of the rest of the state remained under a flood watch or flood warning on Nov. 1.
The flash flood warning, flood warning and flood watch were expected to last through the afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.
The agency warned of flooding rivers, creeks, streams and roads.
Between a half inch and 2 inches of rain fell across Arizona, according to the weather service, with another half inch to 2 inches expected in some areas throughout the day.
According to the weather service:
A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. A flash flood is a sudden, violent flood that can take minutes to develop.
A flood warning is issued when a flood is imminent or occurring.
A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding.
12:21 pm MT
Town of Clarkdale announces flood alert
Christian Cervantes
Amid the storms raging in northern Arizona, residents of Clarkdale who live near the river on Siesta, River Drive, Rincon, Rio and the Farm at Bent River were asked by town officials to prepare to evacuate, according to a Clarkdale Facebook post.
An emergency shelter was set up at the Town Hall Clubhouse near Main and Ninth streets in Clarkdale.
Tuzigoot River Access Point and Lower TAPCO River Access Point were also closed due to flooding, the post said. Clarkdale officials asked residents to use caution near flooded areas and to not attempt to drive through flooded roadways, the post said.
11:37 am MT
Arizona State Fair closed due to weather
Lauren De Young
The Arizona State Fair closed on its last day because of the rain and weather conditions, according to a post on its website.
The fair was supposed to open at noon on Nov. 1 and feature events like a stunt dog show, monster truck show, a hypnotist and performances by Mad Melvins, the Golden Phoenix Lion Dancers and Outside the Line.
The state fair opened on Oct. 1 and was scheduled to conclude on Nov. 1.
The National Weather Service warned of severe rain and flash flooding in the Phoenix area throughout the day. By 11 a.m., around 0.7 of an inch of rain fell at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to the weather service.
11:30 am MT
South Scottsdale park hit by heavy flooding. Take a look
Visitors to Eldorado Park in south Scottsdale were greeted with waterlogged streets and bike paths, as the Halloween weekend storms continued in the morning on Nov. 1. See the bird’s-eye view of the floodwaters in Republic videographer Joe Rondone’s video.
11:05 am MT
Flooding closes multiple freeways in Arizona
Lauren De Young
The Arizona Department of Transportation shut down multiple highways, mostly in northern Arizona, due to significant rainfall and flooding.
The highways that were closed are:
Interstate 17 northbound at State Route 179
Interstate 17 southbound at milepost 337 near the Flagstaff airport
State Route 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village (mileposts 375-397)
State Route 73 between Indian Pine and White River (mileposts 357-351)
State Route 238 between Maricopa and Gila Bend
ADOT was also responding to rockfall incidents across northern Arizona.
Delays were expected, and the department recommended avoiding those areas. ADOT warned against driving through flooded roads or washes because hazards could be submerged in water, and a few inches of running water could sweep away a car.
There was no estimated time to reopen the highways. Real-time highway conditions are available at az511.gov, the AZ511 app (download for Apple or Android devices) or by calling 511.
11:01 am MT
Sedona Fire Department calls in extra crews amid flood rescues
Julie Mendes
The Sedona Fire Department asked for assistance and was calling in extra personnel to assist with what the department said was an “excessive amount” of rescue operations in the area, according to a social media post.
The department asked those in immediate danger to move to high ground now and call 911 as soon as it was safe to do so, the post said.
A video was shared along with the post featuring flooded vehicles and rushing waters.
It was unclear exactly when and where the rescues were taking place. A comment on the post mentioned that all resorts along the creek were evacuated, with flood zones in the canyon and uptown, all the way to Cottonwood.
10:55 am MT
See flooding overtake homes in Oak Creek Canyon
Christopher Howley
Homes near Oak Creek Canyon were overwhelmed by floodwaters. The Sedona Fire Department was advising anyone in the area who is in immediate danger to seek higher ground.
10:20 am MT
Roads flood on San Carlos Apache reservation
Lauren De Young
The San Carlos Apache Police Department said flooding was reported in several areas, including:
Gilson Wash
7 Mile Wash/Turnoff to Talkalai
Railroad tracks near Again Bridge
Crews were working to get warning signs posted at those locations, the department said. It also warned against driving through flooded roads or washes.
“Your safety is our priority,” the department said. “Please avoid flooded areas and allow crews time to respond.”
9:52 am MT
Storms bring nearly an inch of rain to metro Phoenix
Lauren De Young
A rainy Halloween weekend saw even more rain Nov. 1, as more than a half inch of rain fell at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport that morning, as of 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain were forecast to fall throughout the day Nov. 1, the weather service said. Flood watches were in effect for a portion of south-central Arizona, including the Phoenix area, through the late evening.
The rainfall total for the past three days was 0.96 inch, with more on the way, according to the weather service, though the outskirts of the Valley had already seen over an inch of rain in 24 hours, as of 5 a.m. Nov. 1, according to the Maricopa County Flood Control District.
The average rainfall total between 2014 and 2023 for the entire month of November at Sky Harbor was 0.43 inch, the weather service said.
9:42 am MT
Ground stop resumes at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Julie Mendes
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Nov. 1 due to weather and low ceilings in metro Phoenix, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The ground stop was in place from 8:31 a.m. until 11 a.m. It was then reordered from 11:38 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. due to airspace volume, the FAA said.
Weather had disrupted more than 200 flights at Sky Harbor, with three canceled and 224 delayed the airport reported at 12:45 p.m. This included flights scheduled through noon on Nov. 2. The average departure delay was 30 minutes, as of 1 p.m.
A ground stop is an air traffic procedure requiring all aircraft to remain on the ground. It’s frequently used when it’s not safe for flights to take off or land at an airport.
It’s related to, but different from, a ground delay, which is when flights destined for an airport experiencing adverse conditions must delay their takeoffs, according to the FAA.
While the FAA can order ground stops and ground delays at airports, it does not cancel flights. That’s up to the airlines.
(This blog post was updated to add more information.)
The Republic’s Michael Salerno contributed to this blog post.
9:30 am MT
Evacuations ordered near Sedona
Lauren De Young
Flash flooding in Oak Creek Canyon triggered mass evacuations in Sedona on Nov. 1.
Zones eight, nine and 10 were ordered to evacuate to Sedona Red Rock High School, according to a post from the city’s Facebook page. That covered the eastern side of Sedona, along State Route 179 and surrounding Oak Creek.
Other zones were not ordered to evacuate, but the city warned residents to stay away from creek beds and washes and not to cross when rushing water is on the road.
Residents were encouraged to subscribe to emergency alerts by texting the word “REDROCKS” to 888777. Identify your evacuation zone and prepare an emergency backpack with important documents and essential items, the city said.
8:23 am MT
White Mountain Apache tribal members instructed to evacuate
Arlyssa D. Becenti
Rising water levels in Cibecue Creek following heavy rainfall on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation prompted officials to call for an evacuation early Sunday morning, Nov. 1.
Cibecue Creek has risen above last week’s flood levels and continues to rise after receiving more than 5 inches of rain. A significant surge of water is still moving downstream, prompting officials to issue a mandatory evacuation effective at 6 a.m. Sunday, posted the White Mountain Apache Tribe Emergency Operations Center on its Facebook page.
Those instructed to evacuate were told to go to the Cibecue Elementary School gym or to family on higher ground.
Officials warned people to not cross any bridge or drive or walk through floodwaters. If someone is in need of a ride or is trapped by water, call 911.
7:35 am MT
Granite Reef Dam releases continue on Nov. 1
At 6:01 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, the National Weather Service updated an earlier flood warning:
WHAT: Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
WHERE: Maricopa County in south central Arizona
WHEN: Until 7:45 a.m. MST Monday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is imminent or occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
At 5:49 a.m. MST, SRP was releasing 2453 cfs from Granite Reef Dam.
Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
Some locations that will experience flooding include: Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake.
7:21 am MT
Pima County gets flood warning
A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson at 4:57 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. This warning applies to Pima County.
The National Weather Service warns: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
At 4:57 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a statement:
WHAT: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona
WHEN: Until 5 p.m. MST Sunday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
At 4:51 a.m. MST, the Vamori Wash at Kom Vo continues to rise. The current stage is 9.5 feet. The Highway 21 bridge approaches flood and may be impassible above 9.8 feet.
This includes the following streams and drainages, Vamori Wash. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
Some locations that will experience flooding include: Santa Cruz and Kupk.
7:08 am MT
Unsafe conditions on Verde River
The National Weather Service at 6:32 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, warned of unsafe conditions on the Verde River due to flooding.
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and upstream dam release continues.
WHERE: Maricopa County in south central Arizona
WHEN: Until 8 a.m. MST Monday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Verde River is imminent or occurring and recreation on the Verde River may be unsafe.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
At 6:28 a.m. MST, a USGS gauge on the Verde River, just north of where it meets the Salt River, measured a stage of 7.98 ft and a flow of 3420 cfs.
Some locations that will experience flooding include: Rio Verde and Fort McDowell.
6:52 am MT
Northern Arizona gets flood warning
At 5:37 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for northern Arizona:
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Coconino County in north central Arizona, Yavapai County in west central Arizona.
WHEN: Until 2:30 p.m. MST Sunday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
At 5:21 a.m. MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain along the drainages for Wet Beaver Creek and Dry Beaver Creek. River gauges along each creek show a steady rise of several feet, and is expected to continue rising. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers, Wet Beaver Creek, Dry Beaver Creek, Jacks Canyon, Walker Creek, Long Canyon, and Rattlesnake Canyon. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
For Dry Beaver Creek Near Rimrock: At 5am the stage was 8.95 feet. Flood Stage is 12 feet. Forecast: A crest of 9.39 feet is expected at 3pm Sunday. Impacts: At 12 feet: Minor flooding near stream banks. Old bridge affected.
For Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock: At 4:45am the stage was 8.76 feet. Flood Stage is 9.5 feet. Forecast: A crest of 14.12 feet is expected at 9pm Sunday. Impacts: At 8 feet: Low water crossings impassable, water begins to exceed banks and inundate low lying areas. At 9.5 feet: Water begins to impact residential structures along Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista in Lake Montezuma. At 10.5 feet: Water likely impacting first ground level of residences along Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista, water begins to directly impact Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista. At 12 feet: Widespread inundation of residences along Wet Beaver Creek.
Some locations that will experience flooding include: Rimrock, Beaverhead Flat, Montezuma Well, Stoneman Lake, Rimrock Airport, Bell Crossing/The Crack, T-Bar Ranch, Wet Beaver Wilderness.
This includes the following highways, State Route 179 between mile markers 299 and 309. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Wet Beaver Creek Campground. This includes the following swimming holes, Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area and Bell Crossing “The Crack.”
10:35 pm MT
Forecasts call for severe weather threat
The National Weather Service Office in Phoenix said on social media that forecasts call for a possible risk of severe weather.
According to the weather service: “The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of south-central and eastern AZ in a Marginal Risk for severe weather for tomorrow (Sunday, November 1, 2026). The biggest severe threat will be in the afternoon with the main hazard being wind gusts of 60 mph. There is also a non-zero threat of an isolated tornado.”
8:45 pm MT
Overnight flooding risks throughout Arizona
The National Weather Service Office in Flagstaff took to social media on Saturday, Oct. 31, to warn of overnight flooding risks:
“Showers continue to spread into northern Arizona from the south. While rainfall has been mostly light so far, heavier downpours will develop overnight, bringing a heightened risk of flooding.
“The heaviest rainfall is expected along and south of the Mogollon Rim, including areas near Prescott, Flagstaff, Payson, Heber-Overgaard, and Show Low.
“Never drive through flooded roadways, and stay weather-aware if you must travel tonight.”
7:38 pm MT October 31, 2026
Heavy rainfall, flash flooding predicted for Arizona
Tevian Whitehurst
The Weather Prediction Center is calling for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across Arizona and southern Nevada because of an atmospheric river that was expected to land over northern Baja California.
Several areas of 1- to 2-inch rainfall totals were expected over the next several hours through 1:30 a.m. MT due to rainfall rates of at least half an inch per hour.
This overlaps with the flood watch that begins in Arizona at 11 p.m. MT, which mentions heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour that will lead to flash flooding.
Flash flooding could result over burn scars, low spots and urban areas.
(This blog item was updated to add new information.)
6:57 pm MT October 31, 2026
Temperatures below normal for metro Phoenix, across Arizona
Rebecca ‘Becca’ Dyer
With all of the storm activity, a side effect are cooling temperatures.
The high temperatures for Halloween were below normal and were forecast to fall below normal for Sunday, Nov. 1, the National Weather Service Office in Phoenix reported.
6:36 pm MT October 31, 2026
SRP boosts Granite Reef Dam water release
Jose R. Gonzalez
Starting at 1:47 p.m. Oct. 31, Salt River Project released 3,800 cubic feet per second from Granite Reef Diversion Dam in Mesa, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier in the day, the release was 1,650 cfs.
Flooding would be seen near the Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake, the National Weather Service said.
The weather service also warned of road flooding: “Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is imminent or occurring.”
The dam diverts the Salt and Verde rivers’ storage dam-released water into the Arizona and South canals, flowing the excess water onto metro Phoenix for irrigation and consumption, after high rainfall amounts.
6:15 pm MT October 31, 2026
Up to 4 inches of rain expected in Arizona
Jose R. Gonzalez
Phoenix-area residents can expect 1 to 2 inches of rain and higher under thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Those in central Arizona’s higher terrain may face up to 4 inches and higher where there are thunderstorms.
5:58 pm MT October 31, 2026
Multiple rescues made in metro Phoenix
Firefighters rescued half a dozen people out of a wash in northeast Phoenix, while Tempe and Scottsdale fire crews rescued a driver who went around a barricade and entered a flooded roadway on Oct. 30.
In the area of 40th Street and Camelback Road in Phoenix, crews found six people trapped in four vehicles stuck in a wash. Firefighters used a “shallow water entry” technique to remove those trapped in the vehicles. All drivers and passengers were assessed and declined to be taken to the hospital.
In Scottsdale, fire crews made a swift-water rescue of another driver, who was not hurt.
Fire officials urged drivers not to try to pass through flooded roads.
5:11 pm MT October 31, 2026
Flood warning for metro Phoenix extended through Halloween weekend
A flood warning issued earlier on Halloween by the National Weather Service was extended through the weekend.
At 4:02 p.m., the weather service issued the following statement:
The Flood Warning will expire at 4 p.m. MST this afternoon for a portion of south central Arizona, including the following area, Maricopa (County). The Flood Warning has been reissued and goes through Monday (Nov. 2) 8 a.m. MST. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.