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Hail history for Phoenix, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Phoenix on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 5, 2021. Hail is most common here in October and August.
Phoenix ranks #199 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Phoenix
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Tempe, West End 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Phoenix |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Papago Aaf Airport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Phoenix |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Phoenix, Cactus, Papago Aaf Airport 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Phoenix |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Phoenix by year
When hail season peaks near Phoenix
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (5) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Phoenix
Oct 18, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glendale (9 mi from Phoenix)
Oct 5, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sky Harbor Airport (5 mi from Phoenix)
Jul 24, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Laveen (4 mi from Phoenix)
Sep 26, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Phoenix (4 mi from Phoenix)
Oct 20, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Sunnyslope (10 mi from Phoenix)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Phoenix
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2019 | EF0 | Sunnyslope 8 mi from Phoenix |
| Nov 29, 2019 | EF0 | Cactus 8 mi from Phoenix |
| Aug 3, 2017 | EF0 | Sky Harbor Airport 3 mi from Phoenix |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Phoenix
243 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Phoenix since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Sep 11, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Glendale 6 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Arizona State Unive 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Sky Harbor Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 40 mph, estimated | Glendale, Sunnyslope 2 wind reports |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Peterson, Kendall, Sky Harbor Airport 5 wind reports |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Kendall, Phoenix, Papago Aaf Airport 8 wind reports |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Phoenix Farm Aero Airport, Tempe, Glendale 3 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tempe 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sky Harbor Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Papago Aaf 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 Phoenix; 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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14 hail days
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 Phoenix.
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