News Summary
Yuma, Arizona, is grappling with extensive damage and power outages following a severe storm linked to the remnants of Tropical Storm Lorena. Reports highlight downed trees, flooded streets, and hazardous conditions resulting in over 700 customers without power. Emergency calls surged as the community copes with damaged infrastructure and the aftermath of the storm, which brought wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. Cleanup efforts are underway as residents seek to recover from the destruction.
Yuma, Arizona, experienced widespread damage and power outages following a severe storm on the evening of September 4, 2025. Reports indicate that as of 8 a.m. on September 5, approximately 700 customers in the Yuma area were left without power, according to Arizona Public Service (APS). Residents faced hazardous conditions in the aftermath of the storm, with the Yuma Fire Department noting downed power lines, fallen trees, and flooding throughout the city.
The storm, which was linked to the remnants of Tropical Storm Lorena, produced wind gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour, leading to extensive tree damage and localized flooding in several neighborhoods. Some areas experienced knee-high flooding, while damage to homes was also reported. The surge in emergency calls to the Yuma Fire Department nearly tripled the daily average during the storm, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
In addition to the power outages, multiple roads and areas in Yuma were closed due to storm damage. Specific traffic hazard locations included Madison Ave and Giss Parkway, as well as 4th Ave and 14th Street. Residents were advised to remain indoors due to the dangerous conditions arising from fallen trees and flooding. Several schools in Yuma canceled classes on September 5 because of storm damage, although some remained open.
Additional complications from the storm included a partial collapse of an apartment parking structure and the emergence of a sinkhole on South Ridgeview Drive and Parkway Drive, near Sonora Quest Laboratories. Many local residents expressed their sorrow over the loss of century-old trees, damaged power poles, and water-damaged homes. Some residents reported attempting to drive through flooded streets, leading to abandoned vehicles in the affected areas.
Public works crews mobilized promptly to assess the extent of the damage and began cleanup efforts across Yuma as residents began the recovery process. Community members expressed gratitude for the support available during this challenging time, underscoring the importance of solidarity amid the chaos caused by nature’s fury.
The storm’s impact, although severe, spared neighboring Phoenix from significant weather disturbances. However, the residents of Yuma are now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding and recovering from the destructive consequences of the storm.
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- Arizona Family: Yuma Williams See Outages & Damage
- Wikipedia: Tropical Storm
- KOLD: Monsoon Storms Cause Damage & Power Outages in Yuma
- Google Search: Yuma storm recovery
- KYMA: Yuma Locals Recover from Storm Damage
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Storm Damage
- KYMA: Locals Affected by Storm in Yuma County
- Google News: Yuma flooding
- KOLD: Severe Weather Damages Homes & Powerlines in West Yuma
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