Power Outage in San Tan Valley, AZ

A local utility company reported 2 downed power poles in 2 locations east of Maricopa. Winds were estimated around 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

A local utility company reported 4 power poles were downed in a couple locations north of Stanfield. Winds were estimated at around 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Downed powerlines leaving 2005 people without power was reported in the area between Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Queen Valley. A spotter said there were several wooden poles snapped or toppled along US-60. Another spotter in the Gold Canyon area also shared pictures of an aluminum carport/awning that was torn from a home. Winds were estimated to be between 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported.

Downed powerlines leaving 2005 people without power was reported in the area between Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Queen Valley. A spotter said there were several wooden poles snapped or toppled along US-60. Another spotter in the Gold Canyon area also shared pictures of an aluminum carport/awning that was torn from a home. Winds were estimated to be between 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported.

Multiple toppled or snapped wooden power poles were reported along Rodeo Road west of SR 387. Additional downed power poles were reported along McCartney Road nearby. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorms winds downed 5 power poles near Chuichu.

Report from trained spotter as well as videos from the broadcast media showed about a one-mile stretch of power poles blown over West Battaglia Drive between Sunland Gin and Overfield Roads. Thousands of people were left without power. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm winds downed power lines in Catalina.

Salt River Project EM reported 3 wooden power poles were broken near the Spurlock substation, causing power outages. Wind speeds estimated around 60 mph. Time estimated from radar. No injuries were reported. Full extent of damage not provided.

Multiple photos on social media showed numerous power poles were knocked over west of Maricopa along Ralston Road between Highway 238 and McDavid Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm winds downed a power pole and caused minor damage to a house in Chuichu.

Multiple wooden power lines down due to strong thunderstorm winds on SR-587 near Nelson Road, leading to the closure of SR-587 between I-10 and Indian Route 68. Wind speeds estimated around 60 mph and timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.

Numerous social media photos and reports of significant damage the the Skyline RV Resort, east of San Tan, due to strong thunderstorm winds. Photos show awning, roof, and side panel damage to a few mobile homes. The number of RVs and mobile homes damaged is unknown. An awning and a shed for one home were destroyed, along with a broken window, and a large portion of metal roof blew off from another. A few street signs were bent in half in the community. There was also a photo of a power pole in the area that snapped near the base of the pole and fell. Power was knocked out to many customers in the area. Winds were estimated around 60-65 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.

Severe thunderstorms with measured winds upwards of 65 mph led to multiple reports of damage across San Tan Valley. At 2210MST, a trained weather spotter reported that numerous large trees 1-2 feet in diameter had been uprooted near Amira Park and in Johnson Ranch. Multiple downed trees were also reported in the Circle Cross Ranch and the Morning Sun Farms areas. Multiple power poles were reported down as well along Skyline Drive. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorms with gusty and damaging outflow winds developed across the southeast portion of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 20th. Some of the stronger storms generated microburst conditions that affected areas from Queen Creek southeast to Florence. According to a local utility company, at 2010MST a microburst generated winds estimated to be as high as 70 mph. The winds blew down 15 wooden power poles in San Tan Valley, about 6 miles southeast of Queen Creek. The poles were downed on Combs Road from Kenworthy Road to Schnepf Road. At about the same time, a trained weather spotter located 3 miles north of Florence reported that gusty winds snapped a power pole in two resulting in a power outage at a mobile home park. Additionally, the winds blew down many trees in the area including one with a diameter of about 12 inches. Winds were estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. There were no reports of injury due to the strong wind.

A member of Maricopa Police Dispatch reported multiple power lines were blown down along Highway 238 between Hartman Road and Parker Road. A severe warned thunderstorm moved through this area with peak wind gusts around 55-60 mph. The thunderstorm winds also produced a dust storm with a report of visibility falling to 250 feet. Wind gusts and timing was estimated from radar.

A strong cold front associated with a powerful Pacific low pressure system pushed east across deserts southeast of Phoenix during the early morning hours on November 29th. Earlier in the morning the front resulted in many episodes of wind damage over central portions of the greater Phoenix area. According to a report from the public, at 0522MST winds gusts estimated to be at least 60 mph in strength downed several trees about 1 mile southwest of the town of Queen Valley. There were no reports of the size of the downed trees. The gusty winds also blew down a stop sign. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds.

Five power poles were downed north of Via Vo Farms.

A slow moving and powerful winter storm brought moderate - and even locally heavy - rainfall to much of south-central Arizona on February 21st. Rainfall totals in excess of one inch led to areal flooding to the south of Phoenix during the overnight hours and into the morning on the 22nd. According to the Arizona Department of Highways, the flooding resulted in the closure of State Route 238 westbound 4 miles west of State Route 347. The closure was only a few miles west of the town of Maricopa. Areal Flood Warnings had been issued at 2130MST for areas east of the road closure, and they were expanded overnight to include the town of Maricopa and areas westward. Although the flood warnings eventually expired at 0900MST on the 22nd, the Department of Highways reported that the road remained closed at the intersection of State Route 238 and State Route 347 through 0530MST on February 23rd. No accidents were reported as a result of the flooding.

Five power poles were downed near Cockelbur and Viava Vo Farms.

Thunderstorms with gusty and damaging outflow winds developed to the southeast of Phoenix during the morning hours on August 9th and they affected the area between Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. At 073MST, a member of the public reported that 6 power poles were blown down by gusty winds estimated to be as high as 70 mph. The poles were located about 5 miles southeast of Queen Creek, just northwest of San Tan Valley and near the intersection of the Hunt Highway and Gary Road. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds and fallen power poles.

Thunderstorms with strong and gusty outflow winds developed over the east and southeast portions of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 8th. Some of the storms affected communities such as Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. According to a member of the public located 5 miles southeast of Queen Creek, at 1923MST winds estimated as high as 70 mph downed 6 power poles. The downed poles were near the Hunt Highway at Gary Road, just to the northwest of San Tan Valley. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds.

Thunderstorms with strong gusty outflow winds developed over the high terrain of eastern Arizona during the afternoon hours on July 30th, and they spread west into the east portion of the Phoenix area during the early evening hours. According to a trained spotter in San Tan Valley, about 7 miles southeast of Queen Creek, gusty winds estimated as high as 65 mph downed numerous power lines along the Hunt Highway between Bella Vista Road and Gary Road. The damage occurred at approximately 1900MST.

Seven power poles were downed by thunderstorm winds 12 miles southwest of Chuichu.

Scattered thunderstorms developed over the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix area and some of the stronger storms affected the community of Apache Junction. Some of the stronger storms developed gusty and damaging outflow winds well in excess of 40 mph and at 1954MST, a local utility company (SRP) reported that power lines were down about 3 miles southwest of Apache Junction. SRP indicated that lines were down from South Ironwood Drive to South Cortez Road and from East Baseline Avenue to West McCormick Road.

Scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of northern Pinal County during the late afternoon hours on June 29th and they moved through the community of Magma. Some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 70 mph. According to local law enforcement, at 1750MST gusty outflow winds blew down 100 feet of power poles as well as power lines in the town of Magma. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for the town of Magma at the time of the wind damage.

Evening thunderstorms affected portions of the central deserts, including the community of Florence Junction, on August 11th. Some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be at least 60 mph in strength. According to the Department of Highways, strong winds downed power lines in the town of Florence Junction at about 2123MST. The downed power lines resulted in the closure of U.S. 60 at Milepost 210.

Scattered thunderstorms developed over the southeast portion of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 11th, and they brought gusty outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph at times. The strong winds downed power lines and this led to widespread power outages. According to the Salt River Project utility company, at 2050MST approximately 11,400 SRP customers were without power across the southeastern greater Phoenix area and the area that was affected the most was the San Tan Valley.

Strong thunderstorms developed in the Coolidge area during the afternoon hours on August 7th, and some of them produced gusty and damaging microburst winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. The strong winds produced damage in a number of locations around Coolidge. According to a trained weather spotter 1 mile southwest of Coolidge, winds estimated as high as 70 mph blew the roof off of a home and they also blew down a tree with a diameter of two and half feet. Additionally, local online newspaper media and fire department personnel reported a power line snapped on 9th Street and Van Ki Inn Road. Multiple trees with diameters up to 8 inches were also blown over. Fortunately no injuries were reported in the Coolidge area due to the strong winds.

Thunderstorms developed across portions of south central Arizona during the early afternoon hours on July 31st and some of them affected the far eastern portion of the greater Phoenix area, including the town of Apache Junction. Some of the stronger storms produced gusty damaging microburst winds estimated to be as high as 70 mph. According to the Department of Public Safety, at 1340MST strong winds blew down power poles near State Route 88 and Tomahawk. Additionally, the Salt River Project utility company reported that 12 power poles were blown down along the Apache Trail north and south of Lost Dutchman Boulevard, and 3 more poles were blown down near Meridian Road and Lost Dutchman Boulevard. In general the damage occurred about 2 miles northeast of Apache Junction.

Isolated thunderstorms developed across the central deserts during the afternoon and evening hours on May 2nd and they generated strong and gusty outflow winds. According to the Department of Highways, winds estimated to be as high as 50 mph affected the community of Coolidge; they knocked down both power poles and power lines 3 miles northwest of Coolidge. The 50 mph wind speeds were estimated from nearby mesonet weather stations.

Strong thunderstorms developed to the south of Casa Grande during the evening hours on July 8th, and they produced powerful outflow winds which spread to the north across northwest Pinal county, affecting the communities of Arizona City and Toltec. In addition to producing near zero visibility in dense blowing dust, the gusty winds also proved to be damaging. According to a viewer report forwarded to the NWS by April Warnecke (Channel 3 TV), wind gusts estimated up to 77 mph blew down wooden power poles over a mile long stretch of Milligan Avenue on the south side of Arizona City. Additionally, gusty winds from the same thunderstorms blew through the community of Toltec, causing significant damage to the Pinal county Attorneys office. The gusty winds, estimated to be in excess of 60 mph, twisted and destroyed a large amount of aluminum air conditioning ducting located on the building's roof. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was not issued, instead a Significant Weather Advisory was issued at 1944MST, calling for gusty outflow winds to reach 45 mph.

A wet and powerful Pacific low pressure system moved slowly across Arizona on Saturday March 1st, and in the process generated scattered to numerous showers across much of south central Arizona, including the greater Phoenix area. Showers began during the morning hours and continued off and on into the evening, and they affected the community of San Tan Valley. Rainfall was moderate to heavy at times. The rains led to flooding of area roads and washes, and some areas remained inundated into the morning hours on Sunday March 2nd. At 1149MST, area law enforcement reported that Hunt Highway was closed from Ellsworth to Mountain Vista roads due to high water. The road remained closed into the morning hours on March 2nd.

Scattered thunderstorms moved across the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on August 30th. The storms generated strong and gusty winds, estimated to be upwards of 60 mph. According to a report from local law enforcement, the gusty winds blew down power poles 1 mile west of Apache Junction, at the intersection of Meridian and Apache Trail. Although a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was not in effect, there was a Significant Weather Advisory issued for the Apache Junction area at 1710MST, indicating a potential for gusty winds in excess of 45 mph.

Scattered thunderstorms moved across the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the early afternoon hours on July 26th. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds which affected communities such as Lost Dutchman State Park and Apache Junction. At 245 pm, personnel from the Arizona Department of Highways reported power poles that were downed near mile marker 200 on Highway 88, about 1 mile west of Lost Dutchman State Park. Winds were estimated to be nearly 60 mph. Additionally, local law enforcement reported trees down near Cortez Road and Teepee Street, about 2 miles northeast of Apache Junction. The trees were downed at about 235 pm. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect when the damage occurred; it was issued at 218 pm and continued until 315 pm.

Isolated thunderstorms developed during the evening hours across portions of northern Pinal County, and they produced strong, gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 50 mph. According to local law enforcement, strong winds blew down several power poles near Thornton Road and West Hanna Street, about 4 miles southwest of Casa Grande. Although a severe thunderstorm warning was not in effect at the time, there was a significant weather advisory issued for the area highlighting the potential for strong gusty thunderstorm winds.

Intense thunderstorms developed across southeast Arizona during the afternoon hours on June 27th. The storms generated strong and gusty outflow winds which spread into portions of northern Pinal county. According to law enforcement personnel, at about 615 pm microburst wind gusts estimated to be near 70 knots overturned a double wide trailer in the community of Toltec. The strong winds also blew down a number of power poles in the area.

A low pressure system moving east across southern Arizona spread moisture into south central Arizona which led to scattered thunderstorms over the lower deserts during the afternoon hours on May 9th. According to a trained weather spotter, microburst wind gusts estimated at 70 knots damaged 8 mobile homes in the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park at approximately 435 PM. The park was located near Germain and Ironwood, about 5 miles east of Queen Creek. Six of the homes had their northeast-facing awnings removed. The strong winds lifted up the overhangs and in some cases removed portions of the roofs. Many of these homes were blown off of their foundations. The strong microburst winds were likely enhanced by a gustnado, which increased the severity of the damage. In addition to the mobile home damage, the strong winds blew down a number of power lines in the area.

Isolated thunderstorms developed in the area near the town of Maricopa during the afternoon hours on September 13. The storms produced gusty winds estimated to be at least 50 knots. A trained weather spotter reported that the strong winds blew down power lines over several houses near the Maricopa Train Station at the intersection of Taft and McDavid roads. No injuries were reported in association with the downed power lines.

Scattered thunderstorms developed over the south central Arizona deserts during the evening hours on September 9th. The storms produced strong, damaging winds estimated to be at least 50 knots. According to local law enforcement, strong winds caused a number of power lines to be downed near the town of Maricopa at approximately 8 pm.

Thunderstorm winds downed several power poles along Sunland Gin Road between Harmon Road and Pretzer Road.

Thunderstorm winds downed several power poles along Sunland Gin Road between Harmon Road and Pretzer Road.

Thunderstorms with damaging microburst winds affected the area around Magma during the afternoon hours on August 18th. According to a report from the local utility company, approximately 30 power poles were blown down in the Johnson Ranch area, along the Hunt highway near Judd road. Winds were estimated to be in excess of 50 knots.

Strong thunderstorms with damaging microburst winds moved through the San Tan Valley during the late afternoon hours on August 18th. Area law enforcement personnel reported that power lines were down at Bella Vista and Gantzel roads, and at least one of the lines fell onto a school bus from the Florence Unified school district. The bus driver and four children that were aboard were not injured.

A trained weather spotter reported that there were numerous power poles downed just south of Gilbert Road and Hunt highway, about 5 miles east of Sun Lakes. The poles were downed by strong microburst winds estimated to be at least 60 knots. Strong microburst winds from these storms also blew over a nearby block wall approximately 10 feet long and 6 feet tall.

Isolated thunderstorms in the Casa Grande area produced damaging microburst winds during the early evening hours on July 4th. Law enforcement personnel reported that strong winds, estimated to be around 50 knots, downed a large tree. The falling tree landed on power lines, knocking them to the ground.

A trained spotter reported that power poles were blown down at the junction of the Casa Grande Highway, and north White and Parker Road. Winds were estimated to be in excess of 50 kt.

Trained spotters reported that throughout Maricopa, over 13 power poles were blown down by thunderstorm microburst wind estimated to be in excess of 60 kt. In addition, numerous buildings sustained roof damage and trees up to 10 inches in diameter were blown over.

A trained spotter reported several power poles downed about 14 miles west of Casa Grande. The strong thunderstorm microburst winds that downed the poles also generated dense blowing dust, lowering visibility to one quarter mile.

Power poles were blown down just south of Hunt highway and Gilbert.

Two power poles were blown down just south of the intersection of Gilbert Road and Hunt highway.

Two power poles near McCartney and Cox roads were downed by thunderstorm winds.

About 25 homes on the Gila River Indian Community sustained damage with many trees uprooted. Power poles were blown down at highway 587 and Sesame Street. Four persons suffered minor injuries.

Five power poles blown down at Randolph and Eleven Mile Corner roads. A police car was damaged by a dumpster that was blown around by the wind. Trees were uprooted in Coolidge.

Five power poles blown down at Randolph and Eleven Mile Corner roads. A police car was damaged by a dumpster that was blown around by the wind. Trees were uprooted in Coolidge.

Strong winds caused power lines to come down in Apache Junction.

About 11 power poles were destroyed along the west side of Arizona Boulevard on the edge of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Coolidge. Power was out for about 2300 households and businesses for more than 40 hours. Phone service was disrupted. Winds also uprooted trees in the area.|The Red Cross estimated that more than 340 people had received assistance in the form of food, water and shelter since a cooling station was established at the high school.

About 90 mobile homes damaged or destroyed at Las Casitas trailer park. One third of them were blown off their foundations. About 150 people evacuated due to damage and numerous gas leaks. Unknown number of people had minor injuries. Numerous trees were blown down and about a mile-long stretch of power poles were damaged.

Power poles were blown down on Thornton Road just north of Interstate 8.

Severe thunderstorm winds...estimated at over 50 mph blew down trees and took down power lines.

Several power poles brought down by high winds.

High winds from nearby thunderstorms took down 16 power poles along highway 60, east of Gold Canyon.

Seven power poles blown down near US 60 and Ironwood Drive.

Several power poles downed by gusty thunderstorm winds.

Johnson Ranch subdivision received damaging winds with signs blown down, homes damaged, and power poles down.

Winds blew down about 30 power poles. About 400 students were trapped for several hours due to downed power lines that blocked a road to the school. Roof damage was also reported in Gold Canyon..Wind speeds were reported to be as high as 60 mph in Apache Junction.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down electric power poles disrupting electric service to homes from Gold Canyon to Queen Creek.

Thunderstorm winds blew down power poles in Kelvin.

Power poles blown down at Kelvin.

Thunderstorms moved northeast across southeast Arizona. One storm produced winds that downed power lines in Catalina.

A powerful and nearly stationary winter storm developed over the desert southwest, and the system brought widespread desert rains along with heavy mountain snow to south central Arizona. Significant precipitation began on February 21st and continued into the 22nd. Many reporting stations across the greater Phoenix area picked up significant rains, in many cases in excess of one inch. The moderate to heavy rains resulted in episodes of areal flooding including flooding that occurred to the south of central Phoenix, in the area to the west of the town of Maricopa. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, State Route 238 was closed 4 miles northwest of Ak-Chin. The road was closed at the intersection of State Route 347. The road remained closed at the intersection of State Route 347 all the way through 0530MST on February 23rd.

Thunderstorms developed to the southeast of Phoenix during the morning hours on August 9th and some of the stronger thunderstorms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds that affected areas around the communities of Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. At about 0730MST, gusty outflow winds that were estimated to be more than 60 mph in strength blew down 6 power poles just northwest of San Tan Valley, near the intersection of Hunt Highway and Gary Road. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds. Strong outflow winds that produce significant damage are rather unusual during the morning hours during a typical monsoon day.

Scattered thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon and evening hours on July 9th. Some of the storms affected the area around the community of Florence. The stronger thunderstorms generated both very powerful micro burst type wind gusts as well as intense rainfall. The very heavy rain caused street flooding in the western portion of Florence. Flash flooding was not reported, however, due to the heavy rains.

Scattered monsoon thunderstorms developed over portions of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on July 10th and some of the stronger storms affected east valley communities such as Apache Junction and east Mesa. Due to a favorable combination of instability and drier low levels, some of the storms were able to generate gusty outflow winds in excess of 60 mph. Storms in Apache Junction were especially damaging as outflow winds were sufficient to down numerous moderate to large trees as well as power lines. Structural damage occurred in the Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Gold Canyon. No injuries were reported due to either strong winds or falling trees.

A well-developed, southeasterly monsoonal circulation had ushered in ample amounts of moisture to south central Arizona and combined with an unstable air mass, this allowed for isolated to scattered thunderstorms to form over portions of the south central deserts on June 29th. Some of the late afternoon and evening storms brought strong, gusty and damaging winds to northern Pinal County, and these winds affected communities such as Magma. Wind gusts, measured in excess of 70 mph, blew down trees as well as power poles. Injuries were not reported as a result of the strong winds.

A weather disturbance moving across central Arizona on May 2nd led to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms, located mainly over higher terrain to the north and east of Phoenix. Thunderstorms over the central deserts were more isolated, but they still generated strong and gusty winds, measured as high as 50 mph by various mesonet weather stations. Gusty evening winds across portions of northwest Pinal county were strong enough to knock down power poles and power lines near the community of Coolidge.

Isolated to scattered strong thunderstorms developed during the evening hours across portions of the central Arizona deserts, and they produced strong and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 50 mph. Some of the communities affected included Casa Grande and Coolidge. Thunderstorm wind damage included power poles that were blown over.

Thunderstorms developed across the south central deserts during the evening hours on August 18th. In addition to locally heavy rain, the storms produced damaging microburst winds which blew down power poles in the town of Coolidge.

Scattered thunderstorms developed across the south central Arizona deserts during the afternoon and evening hours on September 9th. The storms produced damaging outflow winds, estimated to be in excess of 50 knots. Several mobile homes were damaged, and power lines were downed in Pinal county.

Several strong thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on July 5. The storms produced damaging microburst winds and dense blowing dust that affected portions of central and western Pinal county. Gusty winds estimated to be in excess of 50 knots uprooted trees, knocked down power poles and blew a semi truck off of the interstate.

Thunderstorm winds snapped a power pole in Florence.

Over 2,000 homes and businesses were left without power as winds tore down poles in Coolidge. Phone service was cut and many trees were uprooted in Coolidge. Additional damage was reported in other areas of the county.

Thunderstorm winds caused considerable damage to the Las Casitas trailer park south of town, and power lines and poles down in town.