A shortwave trough approaching the area from the west along with moderate levels of instability (MLCAPE 1000 J/KG) and unseasonably high moisture content above the 90th percentile (PWAT 1-1.3) resulted in a favorable environment for the development of strong thunderstorms. A complex of strong thunderstorm activity developed north and west of Phoenix during the early to mid afternoon hours. This thunderstorm complex resulted in a strong outflow boundary, which surged southward across the Phoenix metro area between 1530MST and 1630MST. This strong outflow boundary produced areas of dense blowing dust as well as damaging winds, with widespread wind damage observed across several portions of the Phoenix area. Winds across the area remained elevated for approximately two hours, making the timing of the damages reported unclear. Other more isolated thunderstorm activity developed across the higher terrain east of Phoenix during the mid to late afternoon hours, with one  thunderstorm in particular affecting the Gold Canyon area, resulting in flash flooding.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:09:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Restaurant sign fell over onto three parked vehicles at I-17 and Thomas Rd. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:07:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:27:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Visibility less than 1/4 mile reported due to blowing dust near the area of Bowlin Rd and Porter Rd in Maricopa. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST VALLEY/QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:47:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at Chandler Municipal Airport.

Flash Flood in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 18:17:00 to 03-OCT-22 20:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: PALM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media video showed good flow along a wash that runs through the Gold Canyon Golf Resort, making several of the cart paths that runs through the wash impassable. No damages or injuries were reported.

High Wind in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 to 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Deer Valley Airport measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Dust Storm in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:50:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Visibility of less than a quarter mile visibility reported in the area of Loop-101 and West Bell Road in Sun City due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:00:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Video on social media showed the visibility reduced to zero due to blowing dust along Loop-202 in Gilbert. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree uprooted on the Riverview Golf Course in Sun City. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:40:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near zero visibility at 83rd Ave and Happy Valley Rd in Sun City due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:15:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Visibility near zero in Luke Airforce Base due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:50:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Near zero visibility causing traffic to be at a standstill was observed along West Happy Valley Road in Peoria due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 18:43:00 to 03-OCT-22 18:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 58 mph gust was measured at Mesa Falcon Field Municipal Airport.

High Wind in RIO VERDE/SALT RIVER, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:05:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Salt River Project Mesonet Station located near Horseshoe Dam measured a 61 mph gust.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:39:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A social media report showed a large shed blown from yard and damaged in the area of North 35th Avenue and West Bell Road in Glendale. Winds were estimated between 55 and 60 mph. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:49:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Visibility of less than a quarter of a mile reported along the area of East Ray Road and South Gilbert Road in Chandler due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A Large metal cylinder blew/rolled across Buckeye Rd and stopped up against Club Santa Fe in Avondale. Wind likely hit it perfectly from the north and its momentum may have helped carry it across the street. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in RIO VERDE/SALT RIVER, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:15:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Salt River Project Mesonet Station near Bartlett Lake measured a 67 mph gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:44:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

High Wind in FOUNTAIN HILLS/EAST MESA, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:23:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:23:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station located just west of Saguaro Lake measured a 59 mph gust.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large mature mesquite tree was uprooted near the area of 19th Avenue and West Union Hills Drive. Winds were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:10:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph wind gust was measured near the intersection of Elliot Road and 181 St Avenue near the Estrella Mountains in Goodyear.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:18:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report on social media of tree down on Van Buren St and 15th Ave. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 18:18:00 to 03-OCT-22 18:38:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Visibility of around 500 feet reported along SR-587, about 1/4 mile north of I-10 due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree fell on a carport with vehicles underneath. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 to 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A social media video showed downed power lines on West Carefree Highway just west of I-17. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 18:30:00 to 03-OCT-22 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Webcam along SR-347 near Cement Plant Road showed less than 1/4 mile visibility due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:55:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A social media video showed visibility zero along Lake Pleasant Road just north of Loop 303 due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:15:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree fell on/leaning on an apartment complex located in the area Bethany Home Road and North 67th Avenue in Glendale. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:55:00 to 03-OCT-22 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Visibility as low as 100-200 feet was reported along I-8 near Milepost 161 due to blowing dust. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A shed caught fire and spread, causing the displacement of 10 people at 2400 West Turney Avenue. The fire was caused by downed power lines. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large traffic pole fell onto the ground in the area of 7th Avenue near Indian School Road in Phoenix, striking an SUV. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two separate second alarm fires broke out along Indian School Road near I-17 in Phoenix due to downed powerlines catching on fire. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in SOUTHEAST VALLEY/QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:15:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures on social media showed visibility of less than 1/4 mile due to blowing dust in the area of East Riggs Road and East San Tan Boulevard in Queen Creek. No accidents or injuries were reported.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:01:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree uprooted near 7th Ave and Royal Palm Rd in Phoenix. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell on a cinder block wall, causing damage to the wall in the area 20th street and East Osborn Road in Phoenix. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:35:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed power lines were reported in the area between Fillmore Street to Van Buren Street and 20th Drive to 19th Street in Phoenix. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.

Hail in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 17:37:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: WADDELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail of the size of nickels was reported along North 183rd Avenue in Surprise. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries were reported.

High Wind in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:50:00 to 03-OCT-22 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees down on a neighborhood park near the area of West Jomax Road and I-17 in north Phoenix. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An uprooted tree fell onto a parked SUV in a KFC parking lot located along the area of West Thunderbird Road and North 35th Avenue in Glendale. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media picture shows a large uprooted tree in the backyard of a house in Anthem. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 to 03-OCT-22 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large uprooted tree fell onto a fence, damaging the fence. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:55:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed power lines were reported in the area between Oregon Avenue to Colter Street and between 2nd to 4th street in Phoenix. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-OCT-22 16:28:00 to 03-OCT-22 16:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed power lines were reported in the area between Granada Road to Coronado Road and 32nd Avenue to 31st Avenue in Phoenix. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.