Chaos in Arizona Today! Giant Hail Storm, Floods Swept Away Homes in Metro Phoenix
Sep 28, 2025 #flood #storm #hailstorm
Chaos in Arizona Today! Giant Hail Storm, Floods Swept Away Homes in Metro Phoenix
On September 26-27, 2025, central and northern Arizona experienced a series of extreme weather events involving hail, heavy rain, and flash flooding. The cities of Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Flagstaff were directly impacted by a storm system formed by the interaction of high humidity from the monsoon season and a low-pressure system moving in from the southwest. This phenomenon triggered severe thunderstorms accompanied by large hail and intense rainfall in a short period of time, causing infrastructure damage, social disruption, and transportation disruption. In Scottsdale, hail began falling on the afternoon of September 26, accompanying thunderstorms that struck residential and business areas. Hailstones ranging in size from 2 to 4 centimeters struck roofs, vehicles, and shop windows. In the Bell Road and McCormick Ranch areas, residents reported damaged car windows and broken roof tiles from the hail. The hailstorm lasted for about 20 minutes, but it was enough to cause panic and property damage. Phoenix experienced a more widespread and complex impact. On September 27, severe thunderstorms affected the metropolitan area from morning until evening. Hail was reported in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and southern Phoenix, with hailstones reaching 5 centimeters in size in some areas. The storm's strong winds downed trees and damaged power lines, resulting in power outages in more than 40,000 homes. In Flagstaff, located in the highlands of northern Arizona, hail fell on the evening of September 27 and continued with heavy rain the following day. The hail fell on hilly areas and around Northern Arizona University, causing damage to vehicles and building windows. The subsequent heavy rain triggered rapid runoff on mountain slopes, causing localized flooding and minor landslides in several areas. Roads to the Grand Canyon and Sedona were briefly closed due to dangerous conditions and the potential for additional landslides.