Hail the size of golf balls pummels parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West
Golf-ball-size hail shattered windows, dented cars and toppled trees as the National Weather Service issued 11 tornado warnings statewide.
- A likely tornado struck Heber-Overgaard in Navajo County on Wednesday night, causing significant property damage, power outages, and at least one injury amid 11 tornado warnings issued across Arizona throughout the day.
- The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for about 3,500 people through 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, forecasting 60 mph winds, half-dollar-sized hail, and a possible tornado in the area.
- Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman called on Governor Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency in Navajo County, stating, "The people of Heber need immediate assistance. We have families without power, significant property damage, and at least one reported injury."
- Blackman plans to visit the affected area Thursday afternoon to meet with local officials and conduct an on-site assessment, saying waiting for damage counts before emergency coordination is unacceptable.
- Emergency crews continue assessing widespread damage across Navajo County while urging residents to avoid downed power lines, stay clear of damaged areas, and call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
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Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
PHOENIX (AP) — Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
Possible tornado downs power poles, damages homes in Heber-Overgaard
Crews are assessing widespread damage after a possible tornado swept through the Heber-Overgaard area Wednesday night. State Rep. Walt Blackman said the storm caused considerable damage, knocked down power poles and injured at least one person. Residents describe a sudden burst of violent wind and flying debris that lasted less than a minute, with trees falling and windows reportedly shattering. Power remains out for some Navopache Electric Coop…
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eldiariodechihuahua.mxHail the size of golf balls and strong gusts hit Arizona, where a storm raised the risk of tornadoes and floods.
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