A strong upper level ridge strengthened over the Desert Southwest during the middle part of June with the center of high pressure becoming focused over the Four Corners region. As a result, temperatures warmed up well above normal reaching excessive heat conditions. High temperatures climbed at or above 115 degrees each day (6 days) between the 15th-20th, breaking Phoenix's record for consecutive days of 115+ degree temperatures. Temperatures in Phoenix peaked on the 17th at 118 degrees, breaking the record for the date and becoming the hottest temperature for the whole year. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, sixty heat-associated fatalities occurred as a result of this heat wave.

Excessive Heat in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in WEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in DRIPPING SPRINGS, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in PINAL/SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 14-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in TONTO BASIN, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SAN CARLOS, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in AGUILA VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTH MOUNTAIN/AHWATUKEE, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in APACHE JUNCTION/GOLD CANYON, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST VALLEY/QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two direct fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in NEW RIVER MESA, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in RIO VERDE/SALT RIVER, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in FOUNTAIN HILLS/EAST MESA, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SUPERIOR, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in TONOPAH DESERT, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in GILA BEND, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in MAZATZAL MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in PARKER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 14-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in KOFA, ARIZONA
From 14-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 14-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in GILA RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 14-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SONORAN DESERT NATL MONUMENT, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 13-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST YUMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 14-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thirty-five fatalities (27 direct and 8 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in NORTHWEST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Four fatalities (3 direct and 1 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in GLOBE/MIAMI, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Four fatalities (3 direct and 1 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Five fatalities (3 direct and 2 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Nine fatalities (6 direct and 3 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.