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Thunderstorm Wind — Maricopa, Arizona

September 19, 1999 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
2
Property damage
$30.0M
Magnitude
90
Area
Maricopa

Event narrative (NOAA)

Microburst winds struck the Desert Sands Trailer Park where at least 14 homes were totally destroyed and about 340 homes were damaged. Over 200,000 customers lost power after more than 40 power poles were snapped by the winds and rain. Talley Industries, on Greenfield Road received about $500,000 in damage as a large portion of the roof was removed by wind. A large truck was overturned near 80th Street and Baseline Road. Trees were uprooted in nearby Gilbert.

Other notable thunderstorm wind events in Arizona

Maricopa · July 14, 20011 killedMaricopa · July 24, 20241 killedMaricopa · September 4, 20191 killedMaricopa · August 22, 20241 killedMaricopa · July 25, 2006$150.0MMaricopa · August 14, 1996$100.0M

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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