Power Outage in Mesa, AZ

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.

A large tree, possibly a palm tree, was blown down onto power lines along Extension Road between 2nd Street and 2nd Place, causing a power outage to approximately 600 customers. Winds estimated around 55 to 65 mph. Timing based on radar. No injuries were reported.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms developed across the eastern portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on September 1. Some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds that affected communities such as Mesa and Scottsdale. According to a local utility company, at 1702MST gusty winds estimated to be at least 55 mph downed power lines about 1 mile northwest of Mesa. Shortly thereafter, at 1709MST power lines were reported to be blown down 1 miles southeast of Scottsdale. There were no injuries reported due to the downed power lines.

Thunderstorms with strong, gusty and damaging outflow winds moved through the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix area, including the community of Mesa, during the early evening hours on August 12th. According to a trained spotter located about 2 miles northwest of Mesa, at 1811MST outflow winds knocked over several trees estimated to be around 20 feet tall. The winds also resulted in a power outage. The trees were downed just east of the intersection of Rio Salado Parkway and Alma School Road. Wind gusts were estimated to be between 45 and 60 mph.

Scattered thunderstorms developed across the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix area, including the community of Mesa, during the afternoon hours on July 9th. Some of the storms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds in excess of 60 mph. According to a public report, at 1550MST gusty winds estimated to be nearly 65 mph downed several large trees which were located between University Drive and Main Street, just east of Center Street. Shortly thereafter, at 1605MST, local broadcast media reported trees and power lines downed by the strong winds approximately 1 mile northeast of Mesa, near the intersection of Mesa Drive and East 8th Street.

A series of powerful storms caused major damage to SRP facilities and power poles. Thirteen power poles for a 69/12-kilovolt distribution line along the Western Canal near Dobson road in Mesa were knocked down. Twelve of the poles landed on homes causing considerable damage. As many as 20,000 customers were temporarily without power. All told, there were at least 40 utility poles downed in southwest Mesa, which damaged 20 to 30 homes.

Mobile home fire likely due to power lines downed by nearby thunderstorms.

Eight power poles were downed in Mesa by strong microburst winds. About 10,000 East Valley SRP customers lost power Monday night. Microburst winds were reported by a spotter in the area of Interstate 17 and Greenway Road in Phoenix. At least one tree in the East Valley was reported to be uprooted due to these storms.

Severe thunderstorms and very heavy rain spread across most of the East Valley. Power lines and power poles were down, street signs and vehicles were damaged. Chandler airport recorded peak winds of 57 mph along with dense blowing dust at 6:40 pm. One spotter estimated the strongest winds at 70 mph near University and Brown, in Mesa. Streets and low spots were flooded.

Power poles downed by high winds which reached as high as 59 mph at Falcon Field. About 16,000 homes were without power at the height of the storm. Dense blowing dust, with zero visibility was reported on the Superstition Freeway.

Several power poles snapped as microburst winds struck near Extension Road and west Eighth Avenue. The downed power lines created temporary chaos as children were not allowed to leave three schools, and vehicles were not allowed into the area due to the live wires. About 4,000 people were left without power because of the storm.

Strong thunderstorms over east Phoenix metropolitan valley caused lightning which struck up to 13 homes in a Mesa neighborhood. Dramatic damage occurred as a result of the lightning; windows were blown out of the houses, drywall was damaged, electric power service meters and circuit breakers were destroyed, electric transformers were blown out of the ground.

Utility power poles blown down.

Trees down and shingles blown off roofs. Near Greenfield and Broadway roads in Mesa, 1.75 inches of rain was reported. Power was out for 600 SRP customers in Chandler.

Dense blowing dust accompanied winds that gusted to about 60 mph. A small airplane was damaged while trying to land at Falcon Field. Thunderstorms developed over the East Valley, and microburst winds struck in Mesa, along University Drive between Extension and Country Club. About 20 power poles were blown down leaving 7,500 homes without power in this area .

Strong winds, heavy rain and hail were associated with thunderstorms that moved quickly through the East Valley. A TV reporter said power lines were blown down near McDowell and Higley, while a spotter reported minor roof damage in Mesa due to the winds and hail.

Microburst winds struck a large area of East Mesa during the evening. The hardest hit area was between Lindsay and Gilbert Roads and between Baseline and Southern Ave. Strong winds flipped trailers, blew out windows, and knocked down about 20 power poles. Some motorists were injured and stranded as the power poles fell onto the roadway. Fifteen people had to be rescued from their cars, and four people from one car were taken to a hospital for treatment. Storms also hit parts of east Phoenix, and high winds cut visibility along I-10 near Casa Grande.

Winds blew down about 13 power poles along Greenfield Road in East Mesa. As many as 20,000 homes lost power from this storm. At about the same time, a couple poles were blown down in Scottsdale. Spotters in Phoenix also reported minor roof damage. The Arizona Division of Emergency Management reported several windows in cars were damaged, as well as an awning at the headquarters at the Papago Military Reservation.