Hail History

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Hail history for Gilbert, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesNov 19, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Oct 16, 2022
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles270

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gilbert on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in October and September.

Gilbert ranks #205 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Gilbert

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 19, 20251 in
quarter		Helena, Tempe
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gilbert		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 20251 in
quarter		Tempe, Hightown, Velda Rose Estates
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gilbert		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 Gilbert by year

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When hail season peaks near Gilbert

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (5) and September (3).

JanFeb2MarAprMayJun1Jul1Aug3Sep5Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Gilbert

Oct 16, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mesa (6 mi from Gilbert)

Oct 21, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Hightown (7 mi from Gilbert)

Dec 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Velda Rose Estates (8 mi from Gilbert)

Sep 12, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Mesa Falcon Airport (9 mi from Gilbert)

Sep 26, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Tempe (6 mi from Gilbert)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gilbert

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 29, 2019EF0Higley
5 mi from Gilbert		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 30, 2019EF0Chandler Airport
7 mi from Gilbert		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 1, 2014EF0Mc Queen
6 mi from Gilbert		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gilbert

270 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gilbert since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 18, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 16, 2026damage reportedEast Mesa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202663 mph, measuredPhoenix Mesa Gatew, Chandler, Tempe
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202652 mph, measuredGilbert, Chandler, Mesa
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202653 mph, measuredEast Mesa, Arizona State Unive
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 13, 202590 mph, estimatedPeterson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202558 mph, estimatedTempe, Mesa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 202558 mph, estimatedTempe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202566 mph, measuredDreamland Villa, West Chandler, Chndlr Stllr Co Airport
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202560 mph, estimatedBuckhorn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 202458 mph, measuredVelda Rose Estates
1 wind report		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 Gilbert; 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 Gilbert.

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