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Hail history for Fountain Hills, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fountain Hills on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in October and September.
Recent hail near Fountain Hills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Scottsdale Muni 5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Fountain Hills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fountain Hills by year
When hail season peaks near Fountain Hills
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (2) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Fountain Hills
Oct 5, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Scottsdale (10 mi from Fountain Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): 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.Sep 26, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scottsdale Muni (10 mi from Fountain Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): Report of golf-ball sized hail leading to dented cars on Bell Rd in North Scottsdale. No injuries reported.Sep 23, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Scottsdale Muni (9 mi from Fountain Hills)
Dec 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Apache Wells (9 mi from Fountain Hills)
Aug 16, 2021 · 0.75 in (penny) · Fountain Hills (9 mi from Fountain Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fountain Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | Fort McDowell 9 mi from Fountain Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fountain Hills
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fountain Hills since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | East Mesa 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fountain Hills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Fountain Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Scottsdale Muni 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Apache Wells 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 100 mph, estimated | Dreamland Villa 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Scottsdale Muni 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Fountain Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | Apache Wells 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 67 mph, measured | Apache Wells, Dreamland Villa 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Fountain Hills; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
- Scottsdale
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18 hail days - Gilbert
14 hail days - Chandler
14 hail days - Phoenix
15 hail days - Glendale
15 hail days - Peoria
14 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fountain Hills.
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