Peoria, AZ hail storm history

Largest hail

—none reported

Strongest wind

70 mphgust

Tornadoes

0none reported

Reports

10within 10 mi

10 reports

• 1:29 PM
  70 mph gust (estimated)8.8 mi SW of central Peoria0.8 mi E of Litchfield Park · Maricopa County · Social Media

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm pushed east and across the western portion of the greater Phoenix area during early afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the front generated some gusty and damaging outflow winds. In Litchfield Park, multiple public social media photos and videos showed substantial tree damage at the Wigwam Golf Course. Numerous large tree branches were snapped and trees were uprooted due to outflow winds estimated around 70 mph. A golf event was taking place at the time, but fortunately there were no reports of injuries. Just across the street to the west of the golf course, an NWS COOP observer reported their 50 year old Aleppo pine tree was blown down by the strong winds and the tree damaged a corner of the observer's house. They reported an 8 inch diameter tree and a 30 foot long block wall were also knocked down. A social media post shared by local media showed an awning with metal supports was destroyed at a playground next to the same COOP observer. Timing estimated by radar.

• 1:36 PM
  60 mph gust (estimated)3.0 mi W of central Peoria0.9 mi SW of Sun City · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved east across the western portion of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the front generated some gusty and damaging outflow winds that affected areas around Sun City. According to reports from local broadcast media, at 1336MST gusty winds estimated up to 60 mph ripped the roof off a home and also ripped off roof singles from a few other homes in Sun City; the winds also downed a couple of Palo Verde trees and blew down some fencing. The damage occurred about 1 mile northeast of Youngtown, and along 107th Avenue just to the south of Alabama Avenue. An outdoor COVID-19 vaccination site near Sun City also experienced some minor damage from the strong winds that moved through the area. There were no reports of injuries due to the damaging winds.

• 1:40 PM
  60 mph gust (estimated)5.0 mi S of central Peoria0.9 mi NE of West End · Maricopa County · Public

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved through the central and western portions of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the front generated some gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from the public (a Facebook follower), at 1340MST gusty winds estimated at nearly 60 mph ripped off roofing shingles from a home located at 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road, about 6 miles southwest of Glendale. No injuries were reported.

• 1:40 PM
  64 mph gust (estimated)7.6 mi ENE of central Peoria2.3 mi W of Phoenix Turf Arpt · Maricopa County · Trained Spotter

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved through the north central portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the front generated some gusty and damaging outflow winds that affected northern portions of the town of Glendale. According to the trained weather spotter, at about 1340MST gusty winds estimated to be upwards of 65 mph damaged the roof of a home, and managed to blow a wind turbine off of the roof. The damage occurred about 6 miles northeast of Glendale, just southwest of the intersection of Bell Road and Interstate 17. There were no injuries reported.

• 1:50 PM
  70 mph gust (estimated)8.2 mi NE of central Peoria3.2 mi WSW of Phoenix Deer Vly Arp · Maricopa County · Public

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm pushed across the north central portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the frontal passage generated some damaging outflow winds affecting northern portions of the town of Glendale. According to a report from the general public, at 1350MST strong winds estimated to be nearly 70 mph in strength blew down a large steel power pole and power lines near 3040 West Morrow Drive, about 7 miles northeast of Glendale. About 10 minutes later, local broadcast media reported that 9 power poles were blown down near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. Both incidents of downed poles took place just west of Interstate 17 and between the Loop 101 and Bell Road. No injuries were reported.

• 1:55 PM
  64 mph gust (estimated)9.9 mi ESE of central Peoria2.4 mi NNW of Phoenix · Maricopa County · Public

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved through the central portions of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of severe thunderstorms developed as the front moved through and they generated gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from the public, at 1355MST gusty winds estimated at 65 mph knocked down two large trees into an apartment complex at 15th Avenue and Camelback Road, just to the east of Interstate 17, causing major structural damage to the apartment and minor damage to a car. At roughly the same time and a few miles to the east, local broadcast media reported that similarly strong outflow winds caused a palm tree to snap at its base and the tree fell onto an apartment complex located near 12th Street and Highland Avenue. The falling palm tree crashed through a second story unit with the single resident and his dog present at the time. Fortunately there were no reports of injuries at either location due to the falling trees. An COVID-19 vaccination site located at the State Fairgrounds sustained minor damage as the strong winds moved through the area.

Also hit that day: Phoenix, AZ, Glendale, AZ