BlockWest Chandler, Arizona
21 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1913 and the latest in 1994. It stands in the Chandler census division. It lies in ZIP code area 85226. The Survey maps it on the Guadalupe quadrangle.
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 21 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1913 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:62500
- 1915 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1952 USGS Guadalupe quadrangle1:24000, 6 printings
- 1952 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:62500
- 1954 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1957 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:250000
- 1971 USGS Guadalupe quadrangle1:24000
- 1994 USGS Mesa quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
563 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 563 fires within 5 miles of West Chandler between 1992 and 2020, burning about 3,140 acres in total. 8 started naturally. 18 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 498 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 18 |
| Debris and open burning | 16 |
| Smoking | 8 |
| Natural | 8 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 4 |
| Fireworks | 3 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Other causes | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Chandler Fire Department | NOT NAMED |
| 7 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Chandler Fire Department | 332401 |
| 7 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 332703 |
| 7 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tempe Fire Department | 1820604 |
| 7 September 1992 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 300 acres | Pima Agency | ESTRELLA |
| 5 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 14 acres | Pima Agency | PREMIUM |
| 5 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-101071 |
| 30 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
7 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of West Chandler: 3 past producers, 3 unknowns, 1 prospect. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Tungsten, Copper. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabitzsch-Owens | Tungsten, Copper | Prospect | ||
| ADOT Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Sand and Gravel Quarry | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sand and Gravel | |
| Sand and Gravel Quarry | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sand and Gravel | |
| Sand and Gravel Quarry | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sand and Gravel |
Storms near this place
35 since 2008Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names West Chandler in 35 storm reports between 2008 and 2025: 20 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 4 hail, 4 heavy rain. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2010 | Hail | West Chandler | 1 hurt, $1,800,000,000 | This storm moved from Firebird Lake, south of Chandler to the north Glendale/south Peoria area. This storm produced widespread golf ball to baseball sized hail along its path. Thousands of roofs and vehicles were damaged by the hail. Locations in northwest Phoenix and Glendale were impacted by this storm as well as the storm shortly after noon, compounding the damage. The football coach at Alhambra High School reported at least one injury when large hail struck the practice field. This palm-size hail is likely the largest hail ever reported in the Phoenix area.|Large hail, estimated to be upwards of 2 inches in diameter, punctured 34 skylights at the main warehouse of St. Mary's Food bank in Phoenix. As a result, water ruined approximately 20 percent of the food inventory, the equivalent of 1.4 million meals. Rain soaked the food, which was stored in cardboard boxes. This information was reported by St. Mary's spokesman Jerry Brown. The damages of 200 thousand dollars covered both the roof damage as well as money to replace the ruined food. |
| August 2014 | Flood | West Chandler | $2,000,000 | Scattered to numerous thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain across the south central portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon and evening hours on August 12th. Peak rainfall rates were well in excess of one inch per hour at times, and storm total rainfall amounts exceeded 3 inches. Some of the hardest hit communities included Laveen, Ahwatukee and South Phoenix. At 1930MST, a trained weather spotter 3 miles northwest of South Mountain Park measured an afternoon storm total rainfall of 3.2 inches. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's office, heavy rain led to flash flooding and subsequently areal flooding. Numerous roads were flooded and closed, including the intersections of 27th Avenue and Cheyenne Drive, and 45th Avenue and Ivanhoe Street. Many homes in the area, especially those along Dobbins Road between 19th Avenue and 51st Avenue, suffered significant flood damage, as water 1-3 feet filled up their residences. The flooding also produced significant damage to the SRP water system according to SRP spokesman Jeff Lane. The flooding prompted the issuance of an Areal Flood Warning which remained in effect through the early morning hours on August 13th. No injuries were reported due to the flooding. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $250,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed in the greater Phoenix area during the late afternoon hours on July 15th, and they affected the community of Ahwatukee. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 70 mph. According to broadcast media reports and supported by aerial video, 4 homes under construction in a subdivison directly west of Desert View High School between E. Frye Rd. and E. Glenhaven Rd. were destroyed and an additional 6 homes (further along in the construction process had minor damage. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for the area starting at 454 pm and continuing until 545 pm. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $150,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed in the greater Phoenix area during the late afternoon hours on July 15th, and they affected the community of Ahwatukee. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to a trained weather spotter, at 535 pm over 50 trees were blown down in the Lakewood subdivision. Some fallen trees caused other damage to cars and property. The tree diameters were all 12 inches or larger. In addition, there was roof damage noted on a concrete tile roof. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for the area starting at 454 pm and continuing until 545 pm. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $100,000 | Strong thunderstorms developed across the southeast portion of the greater Phoenix area during the late evening hours on July 16th; some of them affected the community of Guadalupe. The storms produced strong, gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to local broadcast media, at 2220MST gusty winds uprooted a tree which fell and damaged a parked vehicle at the Arizona Mills Mall, about 1 mile north of Guadalupe. Shortly thereafter, at 2230MST, a very large tree was uprooted and it fell on several cars as well as a parking structure located about 3 miles southwest of Guadalupe. This was also reported by local media. |
| September 2014 | Heavy Rain | West Chandler | $100,000 | Widespread and intense showers and embedded thunderstorms developed across the central portion of the greater Phoenix area during the early morning hours on September 8th, and they affected the community of Ahwatukee. Rainfall rates with the heavier storms exceeded 2 inches per hour at times and led to significant flooding of streams, washes and roads in the area, and the flooding seriously impacted the Mountain Park Community Church located at 24th Street and Pecos Road. A wash that runs behind the church crested during the morning's heavy rainfall and sent water cascading into the church. The water rose above the chairs in the auditorium, actually filling up the entire auditorium. The flooding made for a massive cleanup, and close to 75 volunteers rallied during the afternoon to clean up the mud and debris. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $50,000 | Scattered strong thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, and they affected communities such as Ahwatukee and Firebird Lake. The storms produced gusty winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to local broadcast media reports, at 505 pm a semi truck was blown off of Interstate 10 and overturned near 1-10 and Wild Horse Pass Road, approximately 1 mile north of Firebird Lake. No injuries were reported. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for the area beginning at 454 pm and continuing until 545 pm. |
| August 2008 | Hail | West Chandler | $50,000 | Many reports of large hail that accompanied several waves of thunderstorms across the city of Phoenix. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $30,000 | Scattered strong thunderstorms affected the southeast portions of the greater Phoenix area, including Chandler, during the late afternoon hours on July 13th. Some of the storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. At 1705MST, a trained weather spotter located 3 miles to the northwest of the Chandler Fashion Center mall reported downed tree branches and a roof blown off of a house. The damage was close to the intersection of Ray and Kyrene roads. Shortly thereafter, another trained spotter about 1 mile east at the intersection of Ray and McClintock Roads reported that an apartment carport was blown down. Additionally, 3 inch diameter branches were blown off of trees in the area. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $30,000 | Scattered strong thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon and evening hours and they affected portions of the greater Phoenix area, including the community of Ahwatukee. At 457 pm, a trained weather spotter 1 mile southwest of Ahwatukee reported numerous trees blown down near the intersection of 30th Street and Chandler Boulevard. Winds were estimated to be from 55 to near 60 mph. Pea to marble sized hail accompanied the strong winds. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for the area, beginning at 454 pm and continuing until 545 pm. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $20,000 | Images show multiple large pine trees down at a lavender farm in Chandler. No injuries were reported. Timing estimated from radar. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $10,000 | Several downed mesquite and palo verde trees along a shopping center located in the area of Ray Road and 48th street in Ahwatukee. Some of the downed palo verde trees struck some vehicles causing minor damage. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $10,000 | Large tree fell over and took out a light pole in front of an IHOP Restaurant located in the area of Ray Rd and 50th Street in Ahwatukee. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| October 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $10,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on October 18th and some of them affected the community of Ahwatukee. A few of the stronger storms produced strong gusty winds estimated to be as high as 60 mph. According to a trained weather spotter located 2 miles south of Ahwatukee, gusty winds blew down multiple medium sized trees near the intersection of Pecos Road and 22nd Street. Dime sized hail was also observed. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $5,000 | Large uprooted tree crashed through a concrete brick wall along Ray Road between 44th and 48th Street in Ahwatukee. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 60-70 mph. Time estimated from radar. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $5,000 | Multiple large trees downed in the area of 48th street and Warner Road in Ahwatukee. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $5,000 | Numerous trees down across Ahwatukee with many along Desert Foothills Parkway and Chandler Boulevard over to Ray Road. Many of the trees were palo verdes and several fell into roads and impeded traffic. Winds estimated around 50 to 60 mph. Time based on radar. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2017 | Flash Flood | West Chandler | $5,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed over portions of the greater Phoenix area, including the southeastern communities, during the late evening hours on August 12th and they persisted into the early morning hours on August 13th. Some of the stronger storms produced locally heavy rainfall which led to an episode of flash flooding in far south Tempe shortly after midnight. Despite rainfall rates typically less than one inch per hour, they were sufficient to cause flooding problems along Interstate 10 near Ray Road. According to local law enforcement, at 0111MST a water rescue was performed near Interstate 10 and Ray Road. No accidents or injuries were reported. A Flash Flood Warning was not in effect, instead a Flood Advisory had been issued at 2238MST the previous day and it was valid through 0145MST on the 13th. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $5,000 | Winds damaged a small structure at a Tempe car dealership. |
| November 2025 | Hail | West Chandler | $3,000 | Two reports of ping pong to golf ball sized hail along Loop 202 WB between 24th and 40th street in Ahwatukee, with video evidence of hail dents on a vehicle. No injuries reported. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $3,000 | Downed power poles near the area Maricopa Rd and Highway 347 just west of I-10. Traffic signals were out leading to significant traffic impacts. Wind gusts were estimated at approximately 60 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| October 2018 | Flash Flood | West Chandler | $2,000 | Copious amounts of tropical moisture spread north and into the greater Phoenix area during the morning hours on October 2nd. The moisture was associated with former hurricane Rosa and it led to widespread moderate to heavy showers that affected the town of Chandler. The heavy rain led to episodes of flash flooding. According to the Phoenix police, at 1015MST flash flooding resulted in the closure of Chandler Boulevard and 51st Street, about 4 miles south of the town of Guadalupe. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 0730MST and was in effect at the time of the flooding. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $1,000 | A trained weather spotter reported two mesquite trees had 5-10 inch diameter limbs snap off. A small gazebo was also lifted from a backyard and displaced onto a fence. This occurred near Ray road and Kyrene road in west Chandler. A severe warned storm was moving through the area at the time. Winds were estimated around 50-55 mph from radar and nearby weather stations. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | $1,000 | Scattered thunderstorms moved east across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on July 1st and some of the stronger storms generated strong and damaging outflow winds. According to a trained weather spotter located 3 miles east of Ahwatukee Foothills, outflow winds estimated to be as high as 65 mph uprooted and Palo Verde tree with a diameter of one foot. |
| November 2025 | Flash Flood | West Chandler | - | Video shows inundated concrete wash with rapidly flowing water, making the Tere Street low water crossing in Ahwatukee impassable. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported. |
| October 2018 | Flash Flood | West Chandler | - | Widespread moderate to heavy showers developed over the central portion of the greater Phoenix area during the morning hours on October 13th; the showers persisted into the afternoon hours and affected communities such as Ahwatukee and Guadalupe. Peak rain rates were in excess of one inch per hour and resulted in episodes of flash flooding. According to the Phoenix Police Department, flash flooding resulted in the closure of south 48th Street from East Warner Road to East Hoh Way. The flooding was located roughly 3 miles southwest of the town of Guadalupe. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at the time of the flooding. No accidents were reported due to the flooded roads and the hazardous driving conditions. |
| September 2016 | Heavy Rain | West Chandler | - | Thunderstorms developed across the southeast portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on September 1st and some of the storms produced locally heavy rain with peak rainfall rates as high as 2 inches per hour. The heavy rains led to areas of urban street flooding in communities such as Ahwatukee, Chandler and Guadalupe. At 1705MST a trained weather spotter located 3 miles south of Guadalupe estimated that one half inch of rain fell within 22 minutes. The heavy rains flooded the parking lot at Sprouts, which was located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Ray Road. An Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued for the area beginning at 1731MST and it remained in effect through 1850MST. |
| September 2014 | Flash Flood | West Chandler | - | Widespread and intense showers...along with embedded thunderstorms...developed across much of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, including southeastern valley communities such as Chandler and Tempe, during the early morning hours. Rainfall rates were well in excess of 2 inches per hour, briefly reaching to near 6 inches per hour, and the heavy rain led to significant urban as well as flash flooding. At about 0300MST a trained weather spotter reported serious flooding and hydroplaning occurring at the intersection of the Loop 101 northbound and Guadalupe Road in Tempe. Three of the lanes were flooded and impassable. |
| September 2014 | Heavy Rain | West Chandler | - | Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the early morning hours on September 8th, and they persisted into the early afternoon hours. Some of the heaviest rainfall fell in the central and southeast portions of the valley, in communities such as Tempe and Chandler. Peak rainfall rates were easily in excess of 2 inches per hour, and briefly spiked as high as 6 inches per hour. Many rain gages measured between 3 and 5 inches during this heavy rainfall event, and the heavy rain led to widespread and significant urban street flooding, as well as episodes of flash flooding. At 1138MST, a trained weather spotter 3 miles northwest of the Chandler Fashion Square Mall measured a storm total rainfall of 6.09 inches. A bit later, at 1349MST, another trained spotter 3 miles southeast of Tempe measured a storm total rainfall of 5.75 inches. The widespread street flooding created very hazardous driving conditions for Phoenix area motorists, especially during the morning rush hour. Many roads across the greater Phoenix area were either restricted or closed for several hours or more. |
| September 2014 | Heavy Rain | West Chandler | - | Widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms developed across the central portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the early morning hours, and they produced intense rainfall with peak rainfall rates well in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain continued into the middle of the morning before tapering off and resulted in significant urban street flooding, affecting motorists across the greater Phoenix area. At 0724MST a public report was received indicating that 4.39 inches of rain was measured 2 miles southwest of Ahwatukee. At about the same time, a trained spotter 3 miles southeast of Tempe measured 4.82 inches of rain since the rain began in the early morning. Finally, at 0633MST, another trained spotter 3 miles southwest of the Fiesta Mall in Mesa measured 4.08 inches of rain. The widespread street flooding caused many roads to become closed or restricted and created hazardous driving conditions during the morning rush hour across the greater Phoenix area. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | - | Scattered thunderstorms, some with strong gusty winds, developed during the late afternoon hours across portions of the greater Phoenix area and they affected the community of Ahwatukee. At 454 pm, a trained weather spotter 1 mile southwest of Ahwatukee estimated a wind gust to 60 mph. The strong winds caused a number of trees to be blown down in the area. Small hail up to one quarter inch in diameter accompanied the gusty winds. |
| March 2013 | Hail | West Chandler | - | Scattered thunderstorms, some with moderate hail, moved across the greater Phoenix area during the middle of the afternoon on March 8th. Communities such as Ahwatukee and Guadalupe recorded hail approaching one inch in diameter. According to a National Weather Service employee, at 243 pm hail measured at three quarters of an inch in diameter fell near 38th street and Ray Road in Ahwatukee. Additionally, a trained weather spotter 1 mile east of Guadalupe reported nickel hail at the intersection of Kyrene and Guadalupe roads at 235 pm. |
| September 2013 | Flash Flood | West Chandler | - | Southerly flow imported copious amounts of tropical moisture into south central Arizona during the morning hours on September 9th, and as a result widespread showers developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Areas of moderate to heavy rain developed; isolated embedded thunderstorms further enhanced the rainfall totals. Flood Control District gages and radar data indicated that rainfall rates up to two inches per hour had occurred during the late morning and this led to flash flooding in the community of Ahwatukee. At about 1200MST, a local broadcast media report indicated that water was flowing over the road near the intersection of 48th Street and Warner Road in Ahwatukee. As a result, the road was closed. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the central portions of the greater Phoenix area at 1133MST and it continued through 1300MST. Although the heavy rains did let up, additional rainfall occurred into the afternoon hours and led to the issuance of an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory at 1300MST; the advisory continued until 1500MST. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | - | Scattered thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on July 21st. The storms produced strong and gusty outflow winds which moved northwest and into the Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon. The winds, which were in excess of 50 mph at times, generated dense blowing dust and dust storm conditions. At 511 pm, a trained weather spotter 2 miles southwest of Firebird Lake, or in far southwest Chandler, measured a wind gust to 63 mph. At the time, a dust storm was in progress with zero visibility in dense blowing dust. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Chandler | - | A trained spotter near South Mountain Park reported that multiple large tree limbs, at least 7 inches in diameter, were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds estimated to be in excess of 50 kt. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 0.2 miles | 21 | |
| Suncrest Villas Chandler | 0.4 miles | 21 | |
| Village of Gila Springs | 0.6 miles | 21 | |
| Prado del Sol | 0.7 miles | 21 | |
| Glenview Estates | 1.2 miles | 21 | |
| Corona Village | 1.4 miles | 21 | |
| Hightown | 1.9 miles | 21 | |
| Raintree Luxury Homes | 2.0 miles | 21 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikidata item Q122554853 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 24683. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.