Severe thunderstorms moved across parts of the city of Yuma, with damaging winds, large hail, and low visibilities due to heavy rain.

Hail in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:55:00 to 26-AUG-10 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL PUEBLECITO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported hail estimated size 0.75 inches.

Hail in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 0.50 
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported hail estimated size 0.50 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: YUMA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

As reported in the Yuma Sun, the Garden Landscaping Company at 830 South Orange Avenue was mostly destroyed by thunderstorm microburst winds, estimated to be near 75 knots. Damage was also reported at the O.G. RV Resort. The Yuma High School and Kofa High School sustained considerable wind and water damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: YUMA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Newspaper

Several schools in the Yuma area, including Yuma High School, were damaged due to strong thunderstorm winds, and were closed on Friday August 27th. The old gym at Yuma High suffered roof damage, and shingles were blown off the roof of Centennial Middle School. Pecan Grove Elementary and Carver Elementary schools also reported wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (YUM)YUMA INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust at 71 mph. The strong thunderstorm microburst winds damaged some Palo Verde trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:58:00 to 26-AUG-10 19:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL PUEBLECITO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Several trees fell onto cars at 16th Street and Ave B.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Zero visibility reported in rain along with gusty winds estimated at up to 80 mph. Damage was reported to homes and businesses with numerous trees uprooted. A huge pine tree fell on a house at the corner of 8th Avenue and 10th Street. Entire carports were torn from their foundations.  A roof on a home in the 1100 block of Appaloose Lane was completely torn off of its rafters. The ceramic tiles on the top of the entrance to El Charro Cafe, 601 West 8th Street, were severely damaged. The roof of a self-serve car wash collapsed. There were several reports of car windshields broken due to flying debris. At the old Foxworth Galbraith hardward store, entire structures collapsed and lay mangled on the ground where the outdoor lumber sdection had been.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reports several houses damaged on May Street in Yuma. One house is uninhabitable. Most severe damage was near 23 Avenue and 5th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-10 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-10 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: YUMA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

About 30 power poles were snapped by strong microburst winds, estimated in excess of 60 kt. APS reported up to 16,660 customers were without power at the height of the storm. Many of the poles were downed in the area bounded by Avenue B to the west, 4th Avenue to the east, the Colorado River to the north, and 12th street to the south.