Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue

08/30/2026

Overdose Awareness Reminder

Please take a moment to review and remember these important steps if you encounter a suspected overdose. Call 911, give Narcan if available, check their breathing, and stay with them until help arrives.

Knowing what to do can save a life. Please share and help spread awareness!

08/25/2026

*UPDATE*

Highway 82 is now open to alternating lane traffic following the vehicle fire.

Please continue to use caution in the area and expect possible delays.

TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

Highway 82 at milepost 26 is currently shut down due to a vehicle fire.

Please avoid the area if possible and use caution if you are traveling nearby. We will post updates as more information becomes available.

Please stay safe!

08/25/2026

🔥 EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT TILL SATURDAY 8 PM  🔥

Patagonia is under an Extreme Heat Warning for the next 4 days. Please be advised and take precautions—stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and take breaks in the shade or A/C.

Stay safe and look out for one another! ☀️💧

08/18/2026

🚒 Happy National Volunteer Firefighter Day! 🚒

A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to serve our community. We appreciate everything you do! ❤️

Thank you for always answering the call! 🇺🇸

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/11/2026

Another flash flood watch today

Flash Flood Watch in effect 2 pm to 11 pm today now expanded to include southeast Pinal County and Central Pima County. Do not drive through flooded roads.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected, with the stronger storms capable of producing total rainfall amounts between 1 to 3 inches.

08/10/2026

⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING ⚠️

Another Flash Flood Warning is in effect today, August 10th. Monsoon storms can develop quickly, so please stay alert, avoid flooded roads and washes, and never attempt to drive through moving water.

📱 The PHapp app also provides emergency alerts and updates from verified sources to help you stay informed. You can access this on any browser and get emergency alerts. (https://www.ph.app/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Stay safe and weather aware! 🌧️

08/08/2026

🚧 SR 82 ROADWORK UPDATE 🚧

A pavement rehabilitation project on State Route 82 from Lake Patagonia Road to the Town of Patagonia is scheduled to begin mid-August.

Crews will be milling and replacing pavement, making spot repairs, applying chip seal and micro-surfacing, installing rumble strips, and restriping the roadway.

What to expect:

• Work is tentatively scheduled Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM
• Traffic will be reduced to one travel lane through the construction area
• Expect temporary delays
• Construction is expected to continue through winter 2026

Schedules may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Please plan ahead, use caution through work zones, and allow extra time when traveling SR 82.

For project updates and traffic alerts, visit https://azdot.gov/projects/southcentral-district-projects/state-route-82-patagonia-lake-road-to-milepost-19-pavement-project

08/04/2026

Another **Flash Flood Watch** is in effect today. We had a good storm move through last night that brought much-needed rain, but also caused some power outages in parts of the area. Looks like the whole week we may be having similar conditions.

Please use extra caution if you're out today. Never drive through flooded roadways or washes, and remember that monsoon conditions can change quickly. Stay weather-aware and stay safe! 🌧️⚠️

For more information and to stay up to date, please use the link below.
https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=AZZ503&warncounty=AZC023&firewxzone=AZZ151&local_place1=Patagonia%20AZ&product1=Flood+Watch&lat=31.54&lon=-110.73

08/03/2026

🌧️ **Flash Flood Watch Today** 🌧️

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for today. Heavy monsoon rain may cause flooding in washes, low-water crossings, and roadways.

Please use caution, avoid driving through flooded areas, and remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown.

For more information, visit:

07/20/2026

🌧️ Possible Flash Flooding Today 🌧️

We're resharing this important weather update as a reminder to stay weather-aware. Monsoon storms can change quickly, so avoid flooded roads and washes, and Turn Around, Don't Drown. Stay safe!

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The combination of ample moisture across southeast Arizona and an upper-level disturbance moving into the area from New Mexico today will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms, especially east and south of Tucson. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches. Given how saturated soils are across the area from storms over the past week, there is an increased potential for rainfall runoff to produce flash flooding.