Thunderstorms developed across the northern portion of Maricopa county, to the north of the greater Phoenix area, during the evening hours on August 25th. One of the areas affected the most by the storms was the community of Wickenburg. The stronger storms generated damaging outflow winds and locally heavy rainfall with peak rain rates well in excess of one inch per hour. The heavy rain led to flash flooding in Wickenburg; numerous homes were flooded at the Desert Cypress Mobile Home and RV park 2 miles east of town. Despite the flooding, there was no Flash Flood Warning issued, rather an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued instead.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-14 19:08:00 to 25-AUG-14 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: WICKENBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorms developed across far northern Maricopa county during the evening hours on August 25th, and some of them affected the community of Wickenburg. The stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds; according to a broadcast media report, wind gusts estimated to be nearly 60 mph downed power lines approximately 2 miles east of Wickenburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-14 19:10:00 to 25-AUG-14 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: WICKENBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms developed across the far northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 25th, and some of the stronger storms affected the community of Wickenburg. The storms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds, with peak gusts estimated to be at least 60 mph. A trained weather spotter 1 mile northeast of Wickenburg reported that strong outflow winds snapped off a large tree branch with a diameter of 18 inches. The branch fell, causing damage to both a roof and an automobile next to the house. The home was located at the intersection of Tegner Street and Genung Avenue.

Heavy Rain in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-14 18:30:00 to 25-AUG-14 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: WICKENBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorms developed across the Wickenburg area during the evening hours on August 25th, and some of them produced locally heavy rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of one inch per hour. According to public report, at 1914MST, 0.91 inches of rain was measured within one hour in central Wickenburg. The heavy rain led to street flooding. An Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory had already been issued for northwest Maricopa county, including the town of Wickenburg.

Flash Flood in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-14 18:30:00 to 25-AUG-14 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WICKENBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorms developed across the northern portion of Maricopa county during the evening hours on August 25th, and some of the stronger storms affected the community of Wickenburg. The storms produced locally heavy rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of one inch per hour. The heavy rain led to both urban street flooding as well as flash flooding in the town of Wickenburg. According to a report from local broadcast media, flash flooding occurred at the Desert Cypress Mobile Home and RV park located along Constellation Road and El Recreo Drive. Flash flooding produced mild to severe damage to between 12 and 15 of the homes at the park. The Wickenburg Fire Department evacuated 11 people from the homes that experienced the most significant flooding. Fortunately, no injuries were reported due to the flooding.