Scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of south central Arizona during the morning hours on July 26th, and they continued into the afternoon. The storms affected southern Gila county, including areas from Globe to San Carlos, and also affected eastern portions of the greater Phoenix metropitan area including Apache Junction. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph as well as locally heavy rainfall with rain rates at least one inch per hour. The storms led to the issuance of a variety of products including Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 26-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 26-JUL-13 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOLDFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Scattered thunderstorms moved across the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the early afternoon hours on July 26th. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds which affected communities such as Lost Dutchman State Park and Apache Junction. At 245 pm, personnel from the Arizona Department of Highways reported power poles that were downed near mile marker 200 on Highway 88, about 1 mile west of Lost Dutchman State Park. Winds were estimated to be nearly 60 mph. Additionally, local law enforcement reported trees down near Cortez Road and Teepee Street, about 2 miles northeast of Apache Junction. The trees were downed at about 235 pm. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect when the damage occurred; it was issued at 218 pm and continued until 315 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 26-JUL-13 14:57:00 to 26-JUL-13 14:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOLDFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered thunderstorms with strong gusty winds moved across the eastern portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the early afternoon hours on July 26th. According to a trained weather spotter located 2 miles southwest of Lost Dutchman State Park, at 257 pm a peak wind gust occurred which was estimated to be at least 60 mph.

Heavy Rain in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 26-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 26-JUL-13 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOLDFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rain developed and moved portions of the eastern greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on July 26th.  Rain rates were in excess of one half inch per hour with the stronger storms. Some communities affected included Apache Junction and Lost Dutchman State Park. at about 3 pm a trained weather spotter 2 miles southwest of Lost Dutchman State Park reported that an estimated one half inch of rain fell within 45 minutes. The heavy rain caused the Weeks wash in Apache Junction to start running. The heavy rain led to the issuance of an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory at 3 pm which continued in effect through 5 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILA, ARIZONA
From 26-JUL-13 11:35:00 to 26-JUL-13 11:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: PERIDOT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered strong thunderstorms moved across portions of southern Gila county during the late morning hours on July 26th, and they affected areas from Globe southeastward to San Carlos Lake. The storms generated strong gusty winds, sufficient to down large trees. According to a trained weather spotter near San Carlos Lake or about 2 miles west of Peridot, at 1135 am gusty outflow winds downed a three foot diameter tree. The winds were estimated to be at least 60 mph. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect at the time, it was issued at 1106 am and continued through noon.