November 21, 2019 | Severe Storm in Maricopa County, Arizona

Goodyear, Avondale, and Buckeye, AZ

On 11/21/2019 at approximately 4:00 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Maricopa County, Arizona causing widespread damage from 1.00″ to 1.25″ hailstones. This damage contributed to property losses county-wide, including damage to roof coverings and vehicles. 

The Maricopa County area was struck by quarter to half dollar sized hail in the early  evening hours. The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Goodyeat, Avondale, and Buckeye. The storms produced high winds which drove the hail to severely impact residential dwellings and commercial buildings in the area. 

Hail storms are uncommon in Goodyear, AZ and Avondale, AZ, where on a typical year there may be only 3 days of hail while in Buckeye, AZ there may be less days per typical year.

Nationwide, hail insurance claims total $1 billion of damage to property and crops each year. Typically, 1″ hail or larger causes damage to roof coverings and exterior surfaces, but depending on the material and existing condition, smaller hail can also produce damage. Hail is often part of other severe weather damage, including tornadoes, thunderstorms or lightning strikes.

Engineering Specialists Inc. has more than 25 years of field experience in analyzing hail damage to vehicles, residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. We can work on any project in any state, nationwide. When you or your business needs to confirm the extent of damage from this or any other hail storm, please contact us anytime at office@esinationwide.com or call us, toll free, at 877-559-4010.