Hail History

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Hail history for Apache Junction, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesOct 13, 20252 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 13, 2025
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles86

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Apache Junction on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 13, 2025. Hail is most common here in October and September.

Apache Junction ranks #1,064 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Apache Junction

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Oct 13, 20252 in
hen egg		Palm Spgs
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Apache Junction		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 Apache Junction by year

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When hail season peaks near Apache Junction

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (3) and September (2).

JanFeb1MarAprMayJun1Jul1Aug2Sep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Apache Junction

Oct 13, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Palm Spgs (2 mi from Apache Junction)

National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diameter hail measured at the area of U.S. 60 and South Idaho Road in Apache Junction. No damages or injuries reported.

Oct 21, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goldfield (8 mi from Apache Junction)

Sep 10, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Twin Knolls (3 mi from Apache Junction)

Oct 23, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Apache Jct (0 mi from Apache Junction)

Dec 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Apache Wells (9 mi from Apache Junction)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Apache Junction

86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Apache Junction since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Dec 7, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 16, 2026damage reportedEast Mesa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202663 mph, measuredPhoenix Mesa Gatew
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 26, 202558 mph, estimatedApache Wells
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202558 mph, estimatedPalm Spgs, Florence Jct
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 22, 202458 mph, estimatedApache Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202458 mph, estimatedApache Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202449 mph, estimatedDesert Sands
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 202381 mph, estimatedHarmony Villa, Twin Knolls, Golden Hills
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202358 mph, estimatedApache Jct
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202349 mph, estimatedDesert Sands
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 Apache Junction; 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 Apache Junction.

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