Recent Monsoon Storms · Mesa & East Valley
Recent storms have already brought strong winds and heavy rain to Mesa and the East Valley.
National Weather Service reports this July include an estimated 60 mph outflow wind gust northeast of Mesa on July 13 and a measured 53 mph thunderstorm wind gust northwest of East Mesa on July 20. NWS storm statements also warned of strong winds affecting Mesa, East Mesa, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Gilbert, Queen Creek, and nearby communities.
After soaking rain, saturated soil can reduce the anchoring strength around tree roots. When strong outflow winds push against a heavy canopy, existing weaknesses such as damaged roots, poor branch unions, dead limbs, or an unstable lean can become more apparent.
Check your trees after the storms. A new lean, raised or cracked soil near the trunk, broken or hanging limbs, fresh splits, or large damaged branches over a roof, wall, driveway, pool, or walkway deserve attention.
Local storm context checked July 23, 2026:
NWS Phoenix Local Storm Reports
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Saturated soil & tree stability