An upper-level disturbance tracking through the southern half of Arizona along with moderate instability with MUCAPE values greater than 1000 J/kg and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear resulted in a favorable environment for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms. Thunderstorms first began to develop during the late afternoon hours across the higher terrain, in southern Gila County, and then descended towards the lower elevations, affecting the Phoenix metro, during the evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 18:22:00 to 16-JUL-22 18:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: TWIN KNOLLS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home weather station measured 65 mph with tiles blown off from the roof of the house. The location of the home was near the intersection of McKellips and Ellsworth Roads. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 21:20:00 to 16-JUL-22 21:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: TONOPAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Images taken from storm chaser passing through the area showed power lines down as well as a destroyed metal shed on Harquahala Valley Road just north of West Bethany Home Road west of Tonopah. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing was estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 22:40:00 to 16-JUL-22 22:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAREFREE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station at Horseshoe Dam measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 22:30:00 to 16-JUL-22 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SUNFLOWER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station at Bartlett Lake measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 20:30:00 to 16-JUL-22 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media images showed a large uprooted tree caused damage to a sidewalk. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 20:43:00 to 16-JUL-22 20:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Video showed roof torn off of the Bales Hay Farm and Ranch Feed Store located on West Beloat Road in Buckeye. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 20:50:00 to 16-JUL-22 20:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: VALENCIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Report from spotter of solar panels peeled off roofs and large trees 1-2 feet downed near the intersection of West Southern Avenue and South Miller Road in Buckeye. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 21:10:00 to 16-JUL-22 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: TONOPAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Images from social media showed a house with a damaged garage door and fence at 387th Avenue near Cameback Road in Tonopah. Winds were estimated near 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 19:42:00 to 16-JUL-22 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: (PHX)SKY HARBOR ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 20:50:00 to 16-JUL-22 20:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUCKEYE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Images from the Buckeye Police Department showed downed trees and power lines in Downtown Buckeye. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar.  No injuries were reported.

Dust Storm in TONOPAH DESERT, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-22 20:45:00 to 16-JUL-22 20:55:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video and report showed visibility down to a few feet. No accidents or injuries were reported.