Severe hailstorm damages homes and vehicles across Arizona

A rare hailstorm hit northern and central Arizona on Tuesday night, causing serious damage across the region. Hailstones were between two and three inches wide, large enough to break windows, damage roofs, and dent cars. Strong winds also knocked down trees near 29th Avenue and Peoria. The National Weather Service told people to find shelter and issued several warnings. Tornado watches were put in place for parts of the state. This was the first time Arizona had received tornado watches since October 2010, which made the storm especially unusual. Authorities also warned that flash flooding was possible. Severe hailstorms of this size are not common in Arizona, and the scale of the damage has affected many homes and vehicles throughout the affected areas.