Hail HistoryHail history for Fairbanks, AK
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairbanks on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 19, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Fairbanks ranks #1,097 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fairbanks
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Fairbanks, Fox 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Fairbanks |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | NWS Employee's Residenc 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fairbanks |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Trash Transfer Site, University Ave Bridge, East Farmers Loop Trans 7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Fairbanks |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ester 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairbanks |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fairbanks by year
When hail season peaks near Fairbanks
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Fairbanks
Jun 11, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · College (2 mi from Fairbanks)
Jun 19, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Ester (9 mi from Fairbanks)
Jun 2, 2010 · 0.75 in (penny) · College (7 mi from Fairbanks)
Jun 8, 2010 · 0.75 in (penny) · Fairbanks (5 mi from Fairbanks)
Jul 3, 2026 · 0.75 in (penny) · Trash Transfer Site (3 mi from Fairbanks)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairbanks
6 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairbanks since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 36 mph on Jul 6, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 35 mph, measured | Fairbanks 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 36 mph, measured | Fairbanks, Fairnanks 4 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 30 mph, measured | College 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 Fairbanks; 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
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 Fairbanks.
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