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Hail history for Maricopa County, AZ
132 hail reports in Maricopa County since 2006 on 62 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Oct 5, 2010.
Cities in Maricopa County
- Phoenix
15 hail days - Mesa
16 hail days - Chandler
14 hail days - Gilbert
14 hail days - Glendale
15 hail days - Scottsdale
16 hail days - Peoria
14 hail days - Tempe
18 hail days - Tempe Junction
16 hail days - Surprise
12 hail days - Avondale
6 hail days - Goodyear
6 hail days - Sun City
15 hail days - Queen Creek
8 hail days - El Mirage
14 hail days - Sun City West
11 hail days - Fountain Hills
6 hail days - Sun Lakes
8 hail days - Paradise Valley
16 hail days - Tolleson
11 hail days - Youngtown
15 hail days - Guadalupe
16 hail days - Litchfield Park
10 hail days - Cave Creek
7 hail days - San Carlos
15 hail days - Citrus Park
8 hail days - Carefree
6 hail days
Recent hail in Maricopa County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Goodyear 1 hail report |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | West Chandler, Helena, Tempe 5 hail reports |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wittmann 1 hail report |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Papago Aaf Airport 1 hail report |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | New River 2 hail reports |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Scottsdale Muni, Phoenix, Tempe 16 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Maricopa County by year
When hail season peaks in Maricopa County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Maricopa County
1,024 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Maricopa County since 2006, on 273 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jul 19, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | damage reported | East Mesa 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gila Bend, Beardsley 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Deer Valley, Phoenix Mesa Gatew, Chandler 5 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Gila Bend 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Avondale, Gilbert, Chandler 10 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buckeye, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Sentinel 6 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 84 mph, measured | Goodyear, Buckeye, Gila Bend 13 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Carefree, East Mesa, North Scottsdale 4 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Sky Harbor Airport 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 Maricopa County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).