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Hail history for Gilbert, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gilbert on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in October and September.
Gilbert ranks #205 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Gilbert
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Helena, Tempe 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gilbert |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Tempe, Hightown, Velda Rose Estates 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gilbert |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Gilbert meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Gilbert
Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in October (5) and September (3).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Gilbert
Oct 16, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mesa (6 mi from Gilbert)
Oct 21, 2018 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hightown (7 mi from Gilbert)
Dec 9, 2019 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Velda Rose Estates (8 mi from Gilbert)
Sep 12, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mesa Falcon Airport (9 mi from Gilbert)
Sep 26, 2025 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tempe (6 mi from Gilbert)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gilbert
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2019 | EF0 | Higley 5 mi from Gilbert |
| Jul 30, 2019 | EF0 | Chandler Airport 7 mi from Gilbert |
| Mar 1, 2014 | EF0 | Mc Queen 6 mi from Gilbert |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gilbert
270 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gilbert since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | damage a reported | East Mesa 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Phoenix Mesa Gatew, Chandler, Tempe 4 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 52 mph, a measured | Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa 8 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 53 mph, a measured | East Mesa, Arizona State Unive 2 wind reports |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 90 mph, a estimat | Peterson 1 wind report |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Tempe, Mesa 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Tempe 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 66 mph, a measured | Dreamland Villa, West Chandler, Chndlr Stllr Co Airport 6 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Buckhorn 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Velda Rose Estates 1 wind report |
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 Gilbert; 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.
Cities nearby
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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 Gilbert.
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