Hail History

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Hail history for Fountain Hills, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 26, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Oct 5, 2010
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles29

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 26, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Scottsdale Muni
5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Fountain Hills
NOAA Storm Events

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

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When hail season peaks near Fountain Hills

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (2) and September (2).

JanFebMarAprMayJunJul1Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

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

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2020EF0Fort McDowell
9 mi from Fountain Hills
0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202653 mph, measuredEast Mesa
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202558 mph, estimatedFountain Hills
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202460 mph, measuredFountain Hills
1 wind report
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Jul 26, 202358 mph, estimatedScottsdale Muni
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202260 mph, estimatedApache Wells
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2022100 mph, estimatedDreamland Villa
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202158 mph, estimatedScottsdale Muni
1 wind report
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Aug 13, 202160 mph, estimatedFountain Hills
1 wind report
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Jul 15, 202161 mph, measuredApache Wells
1 wind report
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Jul 10, 202167 mph, measuredApache Wells, Dreamland Villa
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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.

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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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