Power Outage in Tacna, AZ

Numerous power poles were blown down along Avenue 40 E between E County 6th Street and E County 8th Street. No injuries were reported.

Multiple photos, videos, and media coverage show considerable damage around the small rural town of Tacna due to a microburst from a strong thunderstorm. Numerous trees were downed or broken. There were several downed or snapped power poles, causing a power outage to the area. Some trees and power poles fell on residential property, causing additional damage. There was extensive damage to residences and businesses. Several homes had their roof torn off by the winds. Yuma County Sheriff's Offices and the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Unit were dispatched for search and rescue efforts and to provide assistance to impacted individuals and families. Three families reportedly received additional assistance. Shelters were set up for displaced individuals and families. Additional reported damages include four electric car charging stations, a car window being blown out by flying debris, an overturned semi-truck on I-8, and a couple stacks of thousand-pound hay bales being blown over. Wind gusts estimated around 65-75 mph based on damage reports. Timing based on radar. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. No official damage estimates provided.

Thunderstorms developed to the east of Yuma, and near the town of Tacna, during the afternoon hours on August 3rd. Some of the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds which were estimated to be as high as 70 mph. According to a trained spotter less than one mile north of Tacna, several power poles were downed near Avenue 40. No cross streets were given. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorms developed across southwest Arizona during the afternoon hours on July 5th, and they affected communities such as Tacna. The storms produced strong gusty outflow winds; according to Yuma County law enforcement personnel, a power pole was blown down in Tacna by a wind gust estimated at around 60 mph.

Power poles down and sheds blown over.

Severe thunderstorms moving west across south central Yuma County blew down four electric power poles between Tacna and Roll. A trailer was reported to be damaged in Roll.