Storm near Phoenix
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Largest hail
- —none reported
- Strongest wind
- 69 mphgust
- Tornadoes
- 0none reported
- Reports
- 6within 15 mi
6 reports
- 69 mph gust (measured)4.9 mi ESE of central Phoenix1.5 mi SSW of Kendall · Maricopa County · ASOS
A 69 mph peak gust was measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
- 64 mph gust (estimated)7.2 mi N of central Phoenix2.1 mi SSE of Sunnyslope · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
Large tree fell on top of a couple parked vehicles and caused damage to a carport at Las Brisas Condominiums near 7th Street and Northern Ave in Phoenix with another large tree uprooted along a canal located near the condominium. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 65 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 64 mph gust (estimated)7.3 mi N of central Phoenix1.9 mi S of Cactus · Maricopa County · Trained Spotter
Several downed trees near 12th Street and Northern Ave in Phoenix. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 65 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 64 mph gust (estimated)7.2 mi N of central Phoenix2.0 mi SSE of Sunnyslope · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
A very large tree uprooted near the area of 3rd street and Northern Avenue in Phoenix. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 65 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 64 mph gust (estimated)1.1 mi NNE of central Phoenix1.3 mi SSE of Phoenix · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
Downed palm tree in the vicinity of 7th street and I-10 in Phoenix. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 65 mph. No injuries were reported.
- 64 mph gust (estimated)6.3 mi N of central Phoenix2.9 mi S of Cactus · Maricopa County · Utility Company
Reported downed powerlines in the area of 11th to 14th street near the vicinity of Glendale Avenue in Phoenix. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 65 mph. No injuries were reported.
Also hit that day: Glendale, AZ, Peoria, AZ
What the National Weather Service wrote
The subtropical high was situated near the Four Corners area, producing an easterly steering flow of 15-20 kts across the region. Thunderstorm activity erupted near the Mogollon Rim during the early afternoon hours and was steered west to west-southwestward into the lower deserts of south-central AZ, where new thunderstorm activity developed along outflow boundaries. With MLCAPE values of around 1000 J/KG and DCAPE values in excess of 1500 J/KG, the environment was favorable for these thunderstorms to produce strong to severe downburst wind gusts as well as areas of dense blowing dust across the dust prone areas.