Storm near Phoenix
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Largest hail
- —none reported
- Strongest wind
- —no reading
- Tornadoes
- 0none reported
- Reports
- 2within 15 mi
2 reports
- 55 mph gust (estimated)4.1 mi ENE of central Phoenix2.2 mi NW of Kendall · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
Several downed power lines along the area of McDowell and Thomas Road between 32nd and 36th Street in Phoenix. Peak wind gusts were estimated upwards of 50-55 mph. No injuries reported.
- 49 mph gust (estimated)8.7 mi NW of central Phoenix1.1 mi NNE of Glendale · Maricopa County · Broadcast Media
Damaged car port awnings to several mobile homes at the Palm Shadows Mobile Home Park near the area of 51st and Glendale Avenue in Glendale. Peak wind gusts were estimated upwards of 45-50 mph. No injuries reported.
Also hit that day: Glendale, AZ, Peoria, AZ
What the National Weather Service wrote
Scattered thunderstorm activity developed during the afternoon hours across the higher terrain areas of eastern AZ from the Mogollon Rim southward through southeast AZ and were steered westward under easterly mid-level flow. These thunderstorms were fueled by MLCAPE of 1000-1500 J/KG. With DCAPE values near 1500 J/KG, the environment was conducive to strong downburst winds as well as strong outflows. A complex of thunderstorms materialized across eastern Pinal County by the late afternoon, with a strong outflow emanating from the complex moving westward into the Phoenix metro area. The outflow generated areas of blowing dust (locally dense in some areas) as well as additional thunderstorm activity across portions of the Phoenix area. Peak wind gusts between 35-55 mph were observed as the outflow surged westward through Phoenix. Tree damage in the form of broken branches as well as downed power poles and powerlines were reported across some areas.