Hail History

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Hail history for Sun Lakes, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesNov 19, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Oct 5, 2010
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles96

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sun Lakes on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Oct 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in October and September.

Recent hail near Sun Lakes

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 19, 20251.75 in
golf ball		West Chandler
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sun Lakes		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 20251 in
quarter		Hightown
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sun Lakes		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 Sun Lakes by year

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When hail season peaks near Sun Lakes

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (2) and September (2).

JanFeb1MarAprMayJunJul1Aug2Sep2Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Sun Lakes

Oct 5, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · West Chandler (7 mi from Sun Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): This storm moved from Firebird Lake, south of Chandler to the north Glendale/south Peoria area. This storm produced widespread golf ball to baseball sized hail along its path. Thousands of roofs and vehicles were damaged by the hail. Locations in northwest Phoenix and Glendale were impacted by this storm as well as the storm shortly after noon, compounding the damage. The football coach at Alhambra High School reported at least one injury when large hail struck the practice field. This palm-size hail is likely the largest hail ever reported in the Phoenix area.|Large hail, estimated to be upwards of 2 inches in diameter, punctured 34 skylights at the main warehouse of St. Mary's Food bank in

Nov 19, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Chandler (10 mi from Sun Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): Two reports of ping pong to golf ball sized hail along Loop 202 WB between 24th and 40th street in Ahwatukee, with video evidence of hail dents on a vehicle. No injuries reported.

Oct 21, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocotillo (3 mi from Sun Lakes)

Dec 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Hightown (8 mi from Sun Lakes)

Sep 26, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Hightown (7 mi from Sun Lakes)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sun Lakes

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 16, 2022EF0Ocotillo
1 mi from Sun Lakes		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 29, 2019EF0Higley
9 mi from Sun Lakes		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 30, 2019EF0Chandler Airport
5 mi from Sun Lakes		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sun Lakes

96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sun Lakes since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 12, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202659 mph, measuredChandler
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedChandler
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 25, 202562 mph, estimatedWest Chandler, Chndlr Stllr Co Airport, Nortons Corner
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 22, 202464 mph, estimatedWest Chandler
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 202360 mph, estimatedWest Chandler
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202358 mph, estimatedNortons Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202358 mph, estimatedHigley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 15, 202270 mph, estimatedChandler Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 202263 mph, measuredChandler Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202260 mph, measuredOcotillo, Chandler Airport
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 Sun Lakes; 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 Sun Lakes.

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