Storm near Phoenix
Sunday, August 15, 2021
- Largest hail
- —none reported
- Strongest wind
- 58 mphgust
- Tornadoes
- 0none reported
- Reports
- 1within 15 mi
1 report
- 58 mph gust (estimated)14.9 mi ESE of central Phoenix1.7 mi SW of Falfa · Maricopa County · Public
Photos on social media showed several large trees down along with damage to a playground in an area near Arizona Avenue between Elliot Road and Warner Road. A large tree estimated to be approximately 2-3 feet in diameter was uprooted at an apartment complex at Warner Road and Evergreen Street. No injuries were reported.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Strong high pressure centered over the Great Basin and an inverted trough near the Arizona/Mexico international border promoted enhanced east/northeast steering flow favorable for maintaining thunderstorms off the high terrain into the lower elevations. A very moist and unstable atmosphere promoted the development of strong to severe thunderstorms that pushed off the high terrain of southern Gila County and into the lower deserts during the evening of the 15th. Several instances of damage were reported, which included multiple downed trees in the Mesa area. No injuries were reported.