Thunderstorm Wind — Maricopa, Arizona

2001-07-14 · near Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona

Event narrative

A microburst hit parts of Scottsdale and Tempe with very strong winds and heavy rain. Many homes and businesses sustained damage, with at least 19 power poles blown down. One pole landed on a vehicle near Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads, killing the driver. About 6,000 residents were left without power, including the nearby Radisson Resort. Winds ripped the roofs off four homes in the McCormick Ranch area, and dumped them up to two blocks away. Numerous trees were uprooted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5257838. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.