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Thunderstorm Wind September 12, 2025 · Cochise County, Arizona

60 mph
Estimated gust (52 kt)
$12K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Report of overturned semitruck along Interstate 10. No injuries were reported.

The wider storm

A very active monsoon period occurred September 12th and September 13th across Southeastern Arizona. Strong to severe thunderstorms began in the late morning on September 12th and continued through the overnight hours of September 13th. Severe thunderstorms were able to produce hail ranging from 1 inch to an estimated 2.75 inches in diameter and measured wind gusts of 60 to 63 mph. Thunderstorm winds caused a semi-truck driving on Interstate 10 to be overturned, with no injury. Additionally, a landspout tornado near Vail, Arizona was reported with no injury or damage to property. Heavy rainfall due to thunderstorm activity led to water running over washes and roadways causing the death of an individual in Benson, AZ in a swift water rescue. Additionally, the running water caused damage to roadways in Benson, AZ.

Began near Bowie (32.3600, -109.6600).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1295204. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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