Thunderstorm Wind in Mohave County, Arizona

Thunderstorm Wind August 23, 2025 · Mohave County, Arizona

68 mph

Measured gust (59 kt)

$200K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Bullhead City Airport AWOS measured a gust to 68 mph. Eight power poles were blown down on the north end of the city, knocking out power to 25,000 customers. Trees, fences, and street signs were blown down, car windows were blown out, shingles were blown off roofs, a temporary structure was knocked over, and at least one garage door was damaged.

The wider storm

Southeasterly flow advected in monsoon moisture, fueling scattered thunderstorms, some of which produced severe winds and dust storm conditions.

Began near Bullhead City Arpt (35.1607, -114.5596).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1293210. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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