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One of 467 National Register listings published here for Maricopa County · listed in 1999 · category: Building.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
George Ellis House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 3 buildingss as contributing to the listing.
- Listed as. Ellis, George, House - the National Register files a house under its owner's surname.
- Address. 105 Cattle Track, Scottsdale, 85250
- When was it listed? September 1999
- Category. building
- Also known as. Residential Properties Designed by George Ellis MPS
- Census division. Phoenix
- National Register reference number. 99001065 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.
Fires near this property
485 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 485 fires within 5 miles of George Ellis House between 1992 and 2020, burning about 124 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 11 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 | 461 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 11 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 3 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 3 |
| Debris and open burning | 2 |
| Smoking | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-133139 |
| 6 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | 241628 |
| 5 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-101891 |
| 4 September 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-142064 |
| 4 September 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-122828 |
| 4 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-111655 |
| 30 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 362528 |
| 30 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | 154875 |
Mines and quarries near this property
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of George Ellis House: 1 unknown, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Copper, Flagstone, Slate, Dimension. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giacoma Claims | Copper | Unknown | ||
| Scottsdale Plant | Flagstone, Slate, Dimension | Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 73 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Scottsdale, the town this property stands in, in 73 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 37 thunderstorm wind, 16 flash flood, 6 flood, 4 heavy rain. The reports record 2 deaths and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | 1 killed, $5,000,000 | A microburst hit parts of Scottsdale and Tempe with very strong winds and heavy rain. Many homes and businesses sustained damage, with at least 19 power poles blown down. One pole landed on a vehicle near Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads, killing the driver. About 6,000 residents were left without power, including the nearby Radisson Resort. Winds ripped the roofs off four homes in the McCormick Ranch area, and dumped them up to two blocks away. Numerous trees were uprooted. |
| March 2013 | Flood | Scottsdale | 1 killed | Scattered thunderstorms associated with a powerful winter storm dropped locally heavy rainfall across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, including the community of Scottsdale, during the afternoon hours on March 8th. An Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued at 120 pm for south central Arizona, including Fountain Hills and Scottdale, and it continued through 315 pm. Radar indicated that rain in excess of 1 inch fell during this period, with additional rain occurring late into the day. The rain led to the flooding of washes in Scottsdale. According to a Fox 10 article, Scottsdale police identified the body of a woman found in a rain swollen wash in Scottsdale on Saturday afternoon on March 9th. The woman, 38 years old, was found in the wash just north of Chaparral Road, off Hayden Road. She lived in a group home about 1 imile away from the wash and she was reported missing Friday as the weather worsened. A man who was in the area Saturday afternoon spotted the woman floating in the water, and called 911. Police then arrived at the wash at about 430 pm Saturday. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | 1 hurt, $200,000 | At least 2 trees blown down in north Scottsdale. Heavy rain and lightning were blamed for the collapse of a section of a roof of the Goodwill store in south Scottsdale. One man inside the store suffered minor injuries. Trees and cactus blown down in Glendale. |
| October 2010 | Hail | Scottsdale | $110,000,000 | This storm moved from south of Chandler to far north Scottsdale. As the storm moved through Scottsdale, the storm dropped up to tennis ball sized hail. The hail damaged hundreds of roofs and vehicles. Dozens of aircraft at Scottsdale airport were damaged by the hail. |
| September 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $500,000 | About 100 trees were uprooted by thunderstorm winds at a Scottsdale country club. Damage was estimated at $50,000. |
| September 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $100,000 | Major roof damage at a strip mall on East Indian School Road. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $98,000 | Strong microburst winds from a high-based thunderstorm moved through the Litchfield Park area around 2050 MST. A spotter in Litchfield Park reported roof and tree damage. At the Wigwam Resort, a palm tree and tennis court lights were blown over. At 2305 MST, a store window in Mesa was blown out by microburst winds. Thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph were reported in northwest Phoenix which blew off roofing material, and downed trees and power lines. A high school gymnasium in Scottsdale sustained roof damage from microburst winds which will cost around $98,000 to repair. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $50,000 | More than 100 trees downed in the city of Scottsdale parks, including 60 in the area of Vista Del Camino and El Dorado Parks. Wind gusts were estimated at approximately 65-70 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2018 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $50,000 | Thunderstorms with very heavy rain developed over the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale areas during the late evening hours on August 10th, and the rains continued into the early morning hours on the 11th. Peak rain rates in excess of one inch per hour were sufficient to cause an episode of flash flooding at the Talking Stick Resort located about 4 miles east of Paradise Valley. According to local law enforcement, at 0200MST flash flooding occurred at the resort; there was significant flooding in the basement tunnels and lower levels that resulted in a power outage at the resort and the subsequent evacuation of the resort guests. A Flash Flood Warning had been in effect for the area earlier but it expired at 0130MST. The power was out at the resort for a number of days after the flooding. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $50,000 | Strong winds from nearby thunderstorms damaged traffic signals in Scottsdale. |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $50,000 | An entire line of power poles down along McDowell Road between Longmore and Dobson roads. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $30,000 | Video showed a car submerged from the floodwaters of Indian Bend Wash along East Starlight Way and North Hayden Road. A Flood Control District of Maricopa County Gauge near the incident showed water levels above alarm stage at 1815 MST, peaking at 4 feet (3397 cfs) at 1924 MST, and dropping below alarm stage at around 2145 MST. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $30,000 | Thunderstorms with strong and gusty outflow winds moved through the central and northern portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 8th; some of the stronger storms affected the community of Scottsdale. Some of the stronger wind gusts led to significant damage to trees and power poles. According to a report from local broadcast media, at 1927MST gusty winds estimated to be as high as 75 mph downed numerous trees and power poles in Scottsdale, near the intersection of Thomas Road and Hayden Road. About 30 minutes later, at 2000MST, a trained spotter less than one mile to the west reported trees downed and damage at the Coronado Golf Course near the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Thomas Road. The spotter did not specify the type of damage that occurred. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds or falling trees. |
| October 2018 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $30,000 | Copious amounts of tropical moisture spread north and into the greater Phoenix area during the morning hours on October 2nd; the deep moisture was associated with former hurricane Rosa. The moisture led to the development of widespread moderate to heavy showers that affected central portions of the Phoenix area including the community of Scottsdale. The heavy rain resulted in numerous episodes of street flooding and flash flooding; the flooding continued into the afternoon hours. Flash flooding took place along the Indian Bend Wash in Scottsdale and at 1333MST local broadcast media reported that a water rescue was underway near Miller Road and McDowell Road about 2 miles southeast of central Scottsdale. There were no reports of injuries to the drivers involved. Although a Flash Flood Warning was not in effect at the time, an Areal Flood Warning had been issued shortly before the rescue and remained in effect through 1500MST. |
| August 2012 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $30,000 | A 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 and unstable airmass allowed the thunderstorms to produce copious rainfall with peak rain rates well in excess of 2 inches per hour. Heavy rain began in central Phoenix around 130 AM and continued into the early morning hours. According to broadcast media reports, a van became stuck in a flooded wash at 7700 East Roosevelt Street at about 452 AM. The wash was located about 3 miles east of Papago Park. As a result, the Scottsdale Fire and Rescue Unit performed a water rescue to save the occupants of the van from the flood waters. No Flash Flood Warnings were in effect at the time, however a Flash Flood Watch was in effect through 5 AM, and Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories had been issued earlier for the area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the flash flooding. |
| July 2013 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $25,000 | Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across the south central deserts during the morning hours on July 21st and they became more intense and numerous as the morning progressed. By late morning, thunderstorms were widespread across the northeast parts of the greater Phoenix area, including Scottsdale, and rain rates between one and two inches per hour were indicated by rain gage reports and radar estimates. An Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was initially issued for the Scottsdale area beginning around 11 am and it continued until 130 pm. The heavy rains led to significant flooding and flash flooding across Scottsdale, numerous roads were inundated and closed and area washes, including the Indian Bend Wash, ran heavily. According to an on-line article posted at azcentral.com, Eldorado Park was hit hard according to Sandy Hlebaen of the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department. Eldorado park runs along the Indian Bend Wash east of Scottsdale Road. Bike paths, sidewalks and picnic benches were filled with debris from the wash. Video clips showed the wash running angrily and heavily with churning water. No injuries were reported due to the flooding. An additional Flood Advisory was issued for Scottsdale, beginning at 312 pm and continuing until 5 pm, so the wash was most likely flowing heavily into the afternoon or even the early evening hours. |
| July 2003 | Lightning | Scottsdale | $20,000 | Lightning struck the chimney of a house in the 8900 block of East Pershing Avenue. The bolt knocked out the fireplace and the drywall of the living room, but caused no fire as the current discharged somewhere in the bottom of the fireplace. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $15,000 | Multiple trees and tree branches were downed along McDowell Rd near North Miller Road, including a snapped palm tree. A restaurant sign was also blown over. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated around 70 mph based on radar velocities in this area. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $15,000 | Very heavy rain fell in the Scottsdale area beginning around 2100MST on the 22nd. A rain gage at Indian School Road and Indian Bend Wash measured a little over 2 inches in 50 minutes. A significant amount of runoff collected in Indian Bend Wash that flooded multiple low water road crossings as well as flooded recreational parks built in the wash. Osborn Road across the wash was impassable with roughly 2 feet of moving water over the road. One vehicle became stuck trying to cross the flood waters and had to be rescued by the fire department. A flood control streamflow gage on Indian School Road, a block north, exceeded alarm stage at 2146MST on the 22nd and did not fully recede below alarm stage until 0239MST on the 23rd. Helicopter footage after sunrise on the 23rd still showed minor levels of flooding in the wash. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $15,000 | Isolated thunderstorms developed and moved across the community of Scottsdale during the evening hours on August 30th. The storm generated gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be at least as high as 60 mph. According to local law enforcement, at 1715MST strong winds in east Scottsdale, to the south of Indian School Road and west of the Loop 101, blew down a number of trees. The winds also blew down power lines which led to a power outage. The combination of downed trees and power lines forced the closure of Granite Reef Road from Indian School Road south to Osborn in an east Scottsdale neighborhood. Fortunately there were no reported injuries. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $10,000 | Scattered thunderstorms moved across Scottsdale during the evening hours on August 31st and some of the stronger ones generated gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from local broadcast media, gusty winds estimated be as high as 60 mph downed power lines near the intersection of east Chaparral Road and Highway 101, about 2 miles northeast of downtown Scottsdale. The report did not mention if any power poles were downed as well. |
| September 2012 | Heavy Rain | Scottsdale | $10,000 | Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, some with locally heavy rain, developed across the greater Phoenix area during the morning hours on September 7th. Peak rainfall rates at the height of the storms exceeded 2 inches per hour, and the heavy rain led to widespread urban flooding of streets and washes, which affected the community of Scottsdale. According to an on-line article and a taped interview on ABC15.com, heavy morning rains caused flooding of the Indian Bend Wash Greenway near the intersection of Miller and Osborn roads. As the wash flooded the surrounding streets, some drivers were turned back by the deepening waters. One woman, Alex Luga, turned into a parking lot on an adjacent golf course and left for a short period of time. After she returned to her SUV, she found that it was stuck in water that was knee deep. Three drivers stopped to help pull her stranded SUV from the flooded parking lot. The flood waters receded quickly by early afternoon after the thunderstorms had ended. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $10,000 | A large tree split and fell near a car at the Bashas parking lot near IndianSchool and Hayden in South Scottsdale. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $8,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed over the central Arizona mountains during the afternoon hours on July 29th and they pushed south into the northern and central portions of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours. Some of the stronger storms affected the communities of Scottsdale as well as Phoenix. According to a trained weather spotter in north Scottsdale, at 2103MST strong thunderstorm outflow winds estimated to be nearly 70 mph in strength blew down 3 trees each with a diameter of 6 inches. The trees were downed near the intersection of Granite Reef Road and East Montebello Avenue. At nearly the same time, in north central Phoenix, gusty outflow winds uprooted a tree nearly 2 feet in diameter. |
| September 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $8,000 | A severe squall line moved east across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the middle of the afternoon on September 27th, and the stronger thunderstorms brought strong and damaging winds to communities such as Scottsdale and Deer Valley. According to an amateur radio operator in south Scottsdale, thunderstorm microburst winds estimated to be at least 60 mph blew down several trees located at the intersection of east Thomas Road and the Pima Freeway (Loop 101). Additionally, a trained weather spotter reported an 8 inch diameter tree downed to the southeast of the Deer Valley airport. |
| August 2024 | Flood | Scottsdale | $5,000 | The Maricopa County Flood Control District Gauge located along Indian Bend Wash at McDonald Drive in Scottsdale measured water levels rising above the alarm stage level of 2.08 feet at around 7:50 PM MST on the 22nd and staying above that level through the next several hours before falling below alarm stage at around 6:50 AM MST on the 23rd. Therefore, several low-level water crossings intersecting the wash downstream likely had flooding with the most significant impacts occurring along Roosevelt Street, where there was a video of a vehicle driving into the wash and stalling. No significant damages nor injuries were reported. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Helicopter footage from a local TV station showed a large uprooted tree down on a home near Scottsdale Road and Chaparral Road. Footage also showed another large tree down at a nearby apartment complex, resulting in damage to the pool area and to one of the apartment buildings. Approximately 1 mile to the northeast, a large tree 2 feet in diameter was reported to have snapped in half along 82nd Street across from Saguaro High School. No injuries were reported. Timing was estimated using radar. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Thunderstorms with strong and gusty outflow winds moved through central and northern portions of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 8th. Some of the stronger storms affected the community of Scottsdale. According to a trained weather spotter 3 miles southeast of Scottsdale, at 2019MST gusty winds estimated to be as high as 65 mph downed a number of trees near the intersection of Pima Road and McDowell Road, just west of the Loop 101 Freeway. In addition, the gusty winds blew over some construction barricades in the area. |
| October 2018 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Widespread moderate to heavy showers developed across the community of Scottsdale during the morning hours on October 2nd; the heavy showers were aided by an infusion of deep tropical moisture from former hurricane Rosa. The intense rains led to episodes of flash flooding on the Indian Bend Wash. At 0830MST, the City of Scottsdale emergency manager reported that all unbridged crossings of Indian Bend Wash were closed due to the flash flooding; this especially affected the wash between Indian School Road and Thomas Road. A very large Flash Flood Warning at 0730MST which included Scottsdale and it remained in effect through 1030MST. |
| August 2018 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Thunderstorms with very heavy rain developed across the central portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 8th; some of the stronger storms produced peak rainfall rates in excess of one inch per hour and this led to some flash flooding in Scottsdale, including the Indian Bend Wash. According to a mesonet stream gauge reports, flash flooding occurred in the Indian Bend Wash at the Murray Road crossing at approximately 2300MST. The upstream gauge measured a rise of over 2.5 feet in the wash as heavy flow developed down the wash. After midnight, at 0048MST on August 9th, a trained spotter indicated that flash flooding in Indian Bend Wash resulted in a swift water rescue at Murray Lane; a car with 2 passengers was caught in one foot of swiftly moving water in the wash. No injuries were reported however. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 2030MST and it remained in effect through 2330MST. A warning was not in effect during the early morning swift water rescue. |
| August 2018 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Thunderstorms with very heavy rain developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area, including the communities of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, during the late evening hours on August 10th. The stronger storms produced intense rain with peak rain rates in excess of one inch per hour; the heavy rain led to flash flooding down the Indian Bend Wash in Scottsdale. According to a local emergency manager, at 2340MST flash flooding down the Indian Bend Wash was observed about 2 miles east of Paradise Valley, or just north of the intersection of Hayden Road and McDonald Drive. The manager indicated that there were road closures in the area due to the flooding and said that the flooding was a combination of the very heavy rain and SRP releases into the wash from the Arizona Canal. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 2235MST and the warning remained in effect through 0130MST the following morning. |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Power pole and line down resulted in power outage to about 2,000 customers. |
| July 1999 | Lightning | Scottsdale | $5,000 | Lightning triggered a house fire in the 8300 block of N. Via Mia. |
| September 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $4,000 | Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix area, affecting communities such as Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. In addition to very heavy rain, some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from local broadcast media, at 1845MST winds estimated to be at least 60 mph in strength uprooted a tree about 2 miles east of Paradise Valley. The tree had an estimated diameter of 6 inches, and was thrown into a kitchen window by the strong gusts. The damage occurred near the Indian Bend Wash, just north of the intersection of Hayden Road and McDonald Drive. There were no reports of injuries. |
| September 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $2,000 | Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed across the central and northern portions of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on September 23rd. Although most of the storms generated very heavy rain, leading to multiple flash flood events, a few of the storms did produce gusty and damaging outflow winds. One such storm impacted the north Scottsdale area. According to a report from local broadcast media, gusty winds estimated to be as high as 60 mph uprooted a large tree about 3.5 miles north of Scottsdale. The uprooted tree was near the Indian Bend Wash, just to the west of Hayden Road. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $1,000 | Tree limb of approximately 6-8 inches in diameter was snapped from a large tree in the area of North Miller Road and East McDowell Road in Scottsdale. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $1,000 | A large tree fell between two parked vehicles at a condominium at Roosevelt Street and Granite Reef Road. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $1,000 | A large tree was blown down near the area of East Oak Street and North 87th Terrace in Scottsdale. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | $1,000 | Large tree uprooted near the intersection of 87th street and Wilshire Drive. No injuries were reported. |
| October 2025 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | - | Roosevelt and Osborn Roads closed between Miller and Hayden Roads due to excessive water runoff on Indian Bend Wash in Scottsdale. No damages or injuries reported. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Scottsdale | - | According to the Maricopa County DOT, McKellips Road between Alma School Road and SR 202 was closed due to flooding from the Salt River beginning on the 7th and continued into April. Timing based on water releases from Granite Reef Dam. |
| April 2023 | Flood | Scottsdale | - | According to the Maricopa County DOT, McKellips Road between Alma School Road and SR 202 remained closed due to flooding from the Salt River beginning on March 7th and continuing through April. Timing based on water releases from Granite Reef Dam. |
| September 2023 | Hail | Scottsdale | - | Nickel size hail reported in the area of East Thomas Road and Loop 101 in Scottsdale. No damages nor injuries reported. |
| October 2022 | Hail | Scottsdale | - | Hailstones up to 1.5 inches in diameter were reported in the area of East McDonald Drive and North 86th street in Paradise Valley. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | - | Broadcast video showed a lady stuck at a skate park located along the Indian Bend Wash near McDowell Road in Scottsdale. Rescuers unable to get to her for a couple of hours at least due to the flood waters of several feet along the wash. An aerial rescue was performed around 2215 MST. Just 2 miles upstream along the wash near Indian School Road, a Flood County District of Maricopa County gauge reported water levels going above alarm stage after 1830 MST, rising to a record stage of 5.76 feet (3929 cfs) at around 1907 MST. The water level did not go below flood stage until several hours after, at 230 MST on the 13th. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| September 2019 | Hail | Scottsdale | - | Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across central and eastern portions of the Phoenix area during afternoon and evening hours on September 23rd. In addition to heavy rain, some of the stronger storms produced large hail partly due to the cooler temperatures in the upper atmosphere. Some of the large hail impacted communities such as Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. According to a trained spotter located about one mile southeast of Paradise Valley, large hail fell around 1835MST. The stones fell not fall from the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Driver. Some of the larger stones were dime to penny sized with measured diameters of at least 0.75 inches. Gusty winds to 40 mph and minor street flooding were also reported. |
| July 2018 | Heavy Rain | Scottsdale | - | Thunderstorms with very heavy rain developed across the central and northern portions of the greater Phoenix area, including the community of Paradise Valley, during the late afternoon and evening hours on July 9th. The stronger storms produced intense rainfall with peak rain rates well in excess of one inch per hour. The heavy rain led to episodes of street flooding; at 1623MST a trained weather spotter located 1 mile east-southeast of Paradise Valley reported very heavy rain with curb to curb street flooding near the intersection of Scottsdale Road and McDonald Drive. An Urban Flood Advisory was issued for the area shortly afterwards at 1647MST and it remained in effect until 1845MST. |
| October 2018 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | - | Widespread moderate to heavy showers developed across the northern and central portions of the greater Phoenix area during the morning hours on October 2nd; they were aided by an infusion of deep tropical moisture associated with former hurricane Rosa. Many locations picked up between 1 and 3 inches of rain during the day and the heavy rain led to numerous episodes of street flooding and flash flooding. At 0900MST, the City of Scottsdale Emergency Manager reported that McCormick Parkway was closed between Hayden Road and Scottsdale Road, approximately 2 miles northeast of Paradise Valley. The road closure was due to the flash flooding. No accidents were reported in the area, fortunately. A Flash Flood Warning was issued most of the greater Phoenix area at 0730MST and it remained in effect through 1030MST. |
| February 2017 | Funnel Cloud | Scottsdale | - | A large area of low pressure moving through Arizona resulted in a moist and unstable environment which was conducive to the formation of funnel clouds. According to the Salt River Fire Department, a cold air funnel was spotted about 4 miles east of the town of Scottsdale. The funnel did not touch down and no damage was reported. |
| February 2017 | Funnel Cloud | Scottsdale | - | A large area of low pressure moving through Arizona resulted in a moist and unstable atmosphere; conditions were favorable for the formation of funnel clouds. According to a trained spotter 5 miles northeast of Paradise Valley, a cold air funnel cloud was observed over the Talking Stick resort in north Scottsdale. The funnel did not touch down and no damage was reported. |
| September 2014 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | - | A line of severe thunderstorms moved east across the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on September 27th; in addition to gusty damaging winds the storms produced locally heavy rainfall with rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The storms produced rainfall totals in excess of 2 inches across portions of Scottsdale which led to flash flooding, affecting streams and washes such as the Indian Bend Wash. According to a trained weather spotter, at 1608MST the Indian Bend Wash was reported to be flowing at least two feet deep over Osborn Road. Additionally, Miller Road from 2nd Street to Osborn Road had water up to the top of the curb. The flash flooding in Indian Bend Wash persisted into the late afternoon hours. No injuries were reported due to the flash flooding. |
| August 2014 | Flash Flood | Scottsdale | - | Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain redeveloped across the central portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 19th and they affected the community of Scottsdale. Due to previous heavy rain in the area, additional rains easily led to flash flooding; according to an article posted on the Channel 5 website, four people and a dog were rescued from a flooded wash in Scottsdale during the evening hours. One of the four people was a woman in a wheelchair; their vehicle became stuck in the flooded Indian Bend wash in Eldorado Park. No injuries were reported due to the flash flooding. |
| September 2014 | Heavy Rain | Scottsdale | - | A line of powerful thunderstorms moved across the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on September 27th, and they affected communities such as Scottsdale. The storms produced very heavy rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour at times, and the rain led to significant urban flooding in Scottsdale. According to an amateur radio report, curb to curb street flooding was observed at the intersection of Pima and Thomas Roads, about 2 miles southeast of downtown Scottsdale. Additionally, a trained spotter 2 miles northeast of downtown Scottsdale reported curb to curb flooding with some areas impassable. The heavy rain created hazardous driving conditions for motorists during the evening rush hour. Initially, at about 1430MST an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued for the entire greater Phoenix metropolitan area; the advisory was upgraded to a Flash Flood Warning at 1530MST. |
| April 2004 | Heavy Rain | Scottsdale | - | Heavy rain spread across much of the metro Phoenix area. Rainfall amounts were generally one to two inches, however one gauge recorded 2.09 inches in a short time. |
| February 2003 | Tornado (F0) | Scottsdale | - | Numerous reports of funnel clouds sighted in Scottsdale and Carefree areas. One neighborhood, near Hayden and Indian Bend received roof damage. |
| July 2001 | Flood | Scottsdale | - | The area near Hayden and McDowell received the most rain, as one spotter reported over an inch in only 15 minutes. |
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | - | Large tree downed power pole snapped by thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down trees and power lines. Small hail also accompanied this storm as it moved through Tempe and Scottsdale. |
| July 1999 | Flood | Scottsdale | - | Streets and roads flooded with about 1.5 inches of rain per hour. |
| August 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Scottsdale | - | Large area in the East Valley hit with high winds; 7 large trees knocked down in East Mesa and several power poles downed in Gilbert. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport(PHX) recorded a peak gust of 53 mph at 1811 MST. |
Map coverage status
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Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Louise Lincoln Kerr House and Studio | 0.7 miles | 2010 |
 | Roald Amundsen Pullman Private Railroad Car | 0.8 miles | 2009 |
| Sands North Townhouses Historic District | 0.9 miles | 2022 | |
 | Edward L. Jones House | 1.4 miles | 1996 |
| Glaus House | 1.6 miles | 2021 | |
| Kiva Craft Center | 2.0 miles | 2022 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 99001065 in Record Group 79. |
| Maricopa County | All 467 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- 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.