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Hail history for El Mirage, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of El Mirage on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 18, 2015. Hail is most common here in October and August.
El Mirage ranks #989 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near El Mirage
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sun City 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from El Mirage |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near El Mirage by year
When hail season peaks near El Mirage
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (5) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near El Mirage
Oct 18, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glendale (9 mi from El Mirage)
Aug 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Black Canyon City (10 mi from El Mirage)
Jul 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Sun City (2 mi from El Mirage)
Aug 2, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Waddell (7 mi from El Mirage)
Oct 7, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Fennemore (9 mi from El Mirage)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Mirage
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF0 | Glendale Fram Airport 7 mi from El Mirage |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near El Mirage
106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of El Mirage since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 29, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 55 mph, estimated | Beardsley 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Beardsley 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 55 mph, estimated | Litchfield Park, West End 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Sun City 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Beardsley 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Litchfield Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | West End, Youngtown, Luke AFB 3 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Sun City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Glendale Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | El Mirage 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 El Mirage; 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.
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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 El Mirage.
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