Phoenix, AZ hail storm history

Largest hail

—none reported

Strongest wind

70 mphgust

Tornadoes

0none reported

Reports

11within 15 mi

11 reports

• 1:40 PM
  60 mph gust (estimated)10.5 mi WNW of central Phoenix0.9 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)12.8 mi NNW of central Phoenix2.3 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
  64 mph gust (estimated)10.0 mi NNE of central PhoenixParadise Vly · Maricopa County · Trained Spotter

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved through central portions 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 the community of Paradise Valley. According a a report from a trained spotter located about 2 miles northwest of Paradise Valley, strong winds downed a 50 foot tall tree that was 2 feet in diameter. The tree was downed near the intersection of Doubletree Ranch Road and Tatum Boulevard. No damage or injuries occurred as a result of the falling tree.

• 1:50 PM
  70 mph gust (estimated)15.0 mi NNW of central Phoenix3.2 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)4.4 mi NNW of central Phoenix2.4 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.

• 1:55 PM
  70 mph gust (estimated)11.0 mi N of central Phoenix1.7 mi SSE of Phoenix Turf Arpt · Maricopa County · Trained Spotter

  A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved across the central portion of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the frontal passage developed some gusty and damaging outflow winds. At 1355MST a trained spotter located 5 miles northeast of Phoenix reported roof damage, as winds estimated as high as 60 mph blew the roof off of a shed. The damage occurred just south of Lookout Mountain Park. Just a few minutes later and not far to the west, broadcast media reported that power poles were down, and some of them were of the metal variety. The outflow winds here were estimated to be as high as 70 mph. The downed poles were near the intersection of 7th Street and Thunderbird Road. There were no reports of injury due to the damaging winds.

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