Storm near Phoenix
Friday, August 12, 2022
- Largest hail
- 1.50 inping pong ball
- Strongest wind
- 70 mphgust
- Tornadoes
- 0none reported
- Reports
- 12within 15 mi
12 reports
- 70 mph gust (estimated)10.6 mi E of central Phoenix0.7 mi SE of Scottsdale · Maricopa County · Trained Spotter
A large tree was blown down near the area of East Oak Street and North 87th Terrace in Scottsdale. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 1.00 in hail (quarter)12.5 mi NE of central Phoenix4.7 mi SSE of Scottsdale Muni · Maricopa County · Public
Quarter sized hail reported in Hayden Road and East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries were reported.
- 70 mph gust (estimated)13.6 mi NE of central Phoenix1.3 mi SSW of Scottsdale Muni · Maricopa County · Utility Company
Downed power poles reported in an area between East Cholla Street to East Redfield Road and East Thunderbird Road to East Sweetwater Avenue in Scottsdale. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at 65-70 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 1.50 in hail (ping pong ball)14.7 mi NE of central Phoenix2.3 mi SE of Scottsdale Muni · Maricopa County · NWS Employee
Ping-pong sized hail reported along Loop 101 and East Cactus Road in Scottsdale. No damages or injuries were reported.
- 70 mph gust (estimated)13.5 mi NE of central Phoenix1.4 mi SSW of Scottsdale Muni · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
Metal power poles were blown over, trapping 18 vehicles, along North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Timing estimated from radar. Wind gusts were estimated between 65-70 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 70 mph gust (estimated)7.3 mi N of central Phoenix1.9 mi SSW of Cactus · Maricopa County · Public
Social media pictures showed a large saguaro toppled over and destroying a shed along the area of North 12th Street and East Northern Avenue in Phoenix. Timing estimated from radar. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported.
6 more reports
- 60 mph gust (estimated)13.5 mi E of central Phoenix2.0 mi NW of Mesa · Maricopa County · Utility Company
Downed power lines near SR-87 and McLellan Road in Mesa. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 69 mph gust (estimated)9.1 mi E of central Phoenix1.4 mi SW of Scottsdale · Maricopa County · NWS Employee
Multiple trees and tree branches were downed along McDowell Rd near North Miller Road, including a snapped palm tree. A restaurant sign was also blown over. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated around 70 mph based on radar velocities in this area. No injuries were reported.
- 66 mph gust (measured)14.5 mi NE of central Phoenix0.4 mi S of Scottsdale Muni · Maricopa County · ASOS
A 66 mph gust was measured at Scottsdale Municipal Airport.
- 70 mph gust (estimated)13.7 mi NNW of central Phoenix3.2 mi WNW of Phoenix Turf Arpt · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
At least 15 downed and/or snapped power poles along North 35th Avenue, near West Bell Road in Phoenix. Timing estimated from radar. Wind gust was estimated at 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 70 mph gust (estimated)10.6 mi NNW of central Phoenix2.7 mi WNW of Sunnyslope · Maricopa County · Utility Company
Downed power poles reported in the area of West Cactus Road and North 30th Avenue in Phoenix. Timing estimated from radar. Wind gust was estimated at 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 49 mph gust (estimated)9.1 mi NW of central Phoenix1.4 mi WSW of Glendale · Maricopa County · Public
Tree branch fell onto a car near the area of North 67th Avenue and West Bethany Home Road in Glendale. Wind gust was estimated at around 50 mph. No injuries were reported.
Also hit that day: Glendale, AZ, Peoria, AZ
What the National Weather Service wrote
In a classical monsoonal regime, with deep-layered east to southeast flow, high instability (MLCAPE in excess of 1000-1500 J/KG) along with abundant moisture (PWAT 1.8+ inches) resulted in an environment favorable for thunderstorms. An upper-level disturbance moving across Arizona, aided in increasing the areal coverage as well as enhancing the thunderstorm activity.