BlockWest End, Arizona
23 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1946 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the Phoenix census division. It lies in ZIP code area 85037. The Survey maps it on the Tolleson quadrangle.
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 23 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.
- 1946 USGS Avondale quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1948 USGS Cashion quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Phoenix quadrangle1:250000, 5 printings
- 1957 USGS Phoenix quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Tolleson quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1958 USGS Phoenix quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Phoenix quadrangle1:250000
- 1969 USGS Phoenix quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1971 USGS Phoenix quadrangle1:250000
- 1971 USGS Tolleson quadrangle1:24000
- 1981 USGS Phoenix South quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
1,237 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1,237 fires within 5 miles of West End between 1992 and 2020, burning about 211 acres in total. 9 started naturally. 33 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 | 1189 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 33 |
| Natural | 9 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 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 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 335425 |
| 8 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | 154832 |
| 8 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-101903 |
| 8 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-101901 |
| 7 September 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Avondale Fire and Medical Department | 232342 |
| 7 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 332349 |
| 6 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 330995 |
| 6 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | 155244 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 11 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 11 workings within 5 miles of West End: 4 producers, 3 past producers, 3 unknowns, 1 plant. 5 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Brick Clay, Clay. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Products Co. | Clay | Plant | ||
| Tolleson Mine | Brick Clay | Producer | Clay | |
| Agua Fria Pit National S&G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Allied Concrete Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Allied Concrete,Sand & Gravel Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Blm 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
10 since 2012Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names West End in 10 storm reports between 2012 and 2025: 8 thunderstorm wind, 1 flash flood, 1 hail. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2012 | Flash Flood | West End | $25,000 | A large convective complex developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the early morning hours on August 23rd. The combination of a passing weather disturbance and a very humid airmass allowed thunderstorms to produce excessive rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. Heavy rains began in the central Phoenix area by 130 AM, and persisted into the early morning hours. According to the local Department of Highways, mud and debris were blocking the right 3 lanes of eastbound Interstate 10 at about 515 AM. The debris flow was a result of flash flooding. The blockage was located 2 miles east of Tolleson. Although Flash Flood Warnings were not issued, a Flash Flood Watch was in effect through 5 AM. Earlier, Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories were issued for the central Phoenix area. |
| November 2025 | Hail | West End | $20,000 | Report of a partial roof collapse of a business at Desert Sky Mall, likely due to the weight of the rain and accumulated small hail. A trained spotter reported the ground was covered in hail and people were having hail-ball fights. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $10,000 | Massive 2-4 foot diameter tree fell across a few cars in the area of North 75th Avenue and West Indian School Road in Glendale. Wind gusts were estimated at around 60 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| January 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $5,000 | A cold front associated with a strong winter storm moved through the central and western portions of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on January 25th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with the front generated some gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from the public (a Facebook follower), at 1340MST gusty winds estimated at nearly 60 mph ripped off roofing shingles from a home located at 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road, about 6 miles southwest of Glendale. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $5,000 | Scattered thunderstorms moved across the western portion of the greater Phoenix area during the late afternoon hours on July 9th and they produced gusty and damaging outflow winds. The winds downed a number of trees across the Glendale area within about a 30 minute period. At 1635MST a trained weather spotter 4 miles northeast of Glendale reported a large tree downed by thunderstorm outflow winds. The downed tree was northeast of the intersection of Dunlap Avenue and 35th Avenue. At 1700MST another trained spotter 5 miles south of Glendale reported another large tree downed near the intersection of 51st Avenue and McDowell Road. Finally, at 1712MST a trained spotter 2 miles southwest of Glendale reported a tree with a 10 inch diameter trunk blown down and blocking 75th Avenue near Missouri Avenue. Wind gusts in all cases were estimated to be near 60 mph in strength. No injuries were reported due to falling trees. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $5,000 | Scattered thunderstorms moved across the western portion of the greater Phoenix area during the late afternoon hours on July 9th and they produced gusty and damaging outflow winds. The winds downed a number of trees across the Glendale area within about a 30 minute period. At 1635MST a trained weather spotter 4 miles northeast of Glendale reported a large tree downed by thunderstorm outflow winds. The downed tree was northeast of the intersection of Dunlap Avenue and 35th Avenue. At 1700MST a member of the public 5 miles south of Glendale reported another large tree downed near the intersection of 51st Avenue and McDowell Road. Finally, at 1712MST a trained spotter 2 miles southwest of Glendale reported a tree with a 10 inch diameter trunk blown down and blocking 75th Avenue near Missouri Avenue. Wind gusts in all cases were estimated to be near 60 mph in strength. No injuries were reported due to falling trees. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $4,000 | Thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the morning hours on August 11th, and some of the stronger storms produced gusty microburst outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. Some storms affected communities on the west side of the Phoenix area, including the town of Tolleson. According to local broadcast media reports, at 1015MST gusty winds estimated to be at least 65 mph knocked over or severely damaged two Palo Verde trees with trunk diameters between 6 and 12 inches. The trees were located near the intersection of 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $2,000 | Photos of large tree branches blocking road in the Glenarm Farms Neighborhood in Avondale. Wind gusts were estimated of up to 60 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | $500 | Downed tree in the area of 87th Avenue and Flower Street in Glendale. Peak wind gusts were estimated up to 45 mph based on nearby surface observations. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | West End | - | A 58 mph wind gust was measured at a mesonet station located along West Britton Avenue in Glendale. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbriar | 0.3 miles | 23 | |
| Young America West | 0.3 miles | 23 | |
| Sheffield Place | 0.5 miles | 23 | |
| Sunrise Terrace | 1.1 miles | 27 | |
| Liberty Village | 1.2 miles | 23 | |
| Villa de Paz | 1.5 miles | 23 | |
| Willows West | 1.7 miles | 27 | |
| Dunhill Meadows | 1.7 miles | 20 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 24684. 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.