Hail History

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Hail history for Paradise Valley, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesNov 19, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Oct 5, 2010
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles272

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paradise Valley on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in August and September.

Recent hail near Paradise Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 19, 20250.88 in
nickel		Tempe
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Paradise Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 13, 20251 in
quarter		Papago Aaf Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Paradise Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Scottsdale Muni, Phoenix, Cactus
10 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Paradise Valley		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 Paradise Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Paradise Valley

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and September (4).

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Largest hail storms near Paradise Valley

Oct 5, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Scottsdale (5 mi from Paradise Valley)

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.

Oct 16, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Paradise Vly (4 mi from Paradise Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones up to 2 inches in diameter reported near 64th St. and Shea Blvd in Paradise Valley. No damages or injuries were reported.

Sep 26, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scottsdale Muni (8 mi from Paradise Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Report of golf-ball sized hail leading to dented cars on Bell Rd in North Scottsdale. No injuries reported.

Aug 12, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scottsdale Muni (5 mi from Paradise Valley)

Oct 5, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sky Harbor Airport (10 mi from Paradise Valley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paradise Valley

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 29, 2019EF0Cactus
7 mi from Paradise Valley		8.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 1, 2014EF0Mc Queen
9 mi from Paradise Valley		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paradise Valley

272 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paradise Valley since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Sep 11, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Scottsdale, Paradise Valley
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202651 mph, measuredNorth Scottsdale, Arizona State Unive
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202653 mph, measuredSky Harbor Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Nov 19, 202540 mph, estimatedSunnyslope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 13, 202571 mph, measuredKendall, Sky Harbor Airport, Scottsdale Muni
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 27, 202570 mph, estimatedKendall, Phoenix, Papago Aaf Airport
8 wind reports		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
Sep 1, 202558 mph, measuredScottsdale Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202558 mph, estimatedPapago Aaf Airport
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 Paradise Valley; 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 Paradise Valley.

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