Hail History

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Hail history for Tempe Junction, 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 miles280

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

Recent hail near Tempe Junction

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 19, 20251.75 in
golf ball		West Chandler, Helena, Tempe
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Tempe Junction		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 13, 20251 in
quarter		Papago Aaf Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Tempe Junction		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 20251 in
quarter		Tempe, Hightown, Phoenix
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Tempe Junction		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 Tempe Junction by year

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When hail season peaks near Tempe Junction

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (6) and September (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMayJun1Jul2Aug4Sep6Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Tempe Junction

Oct 5, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Scottsdale (10 mi from Tempe Junction)

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.

Nov 19, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Chandler (9 mi from Tempe Junction)

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 5, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sky Harbor Airport (5 mi from Tempe Junction)

Oct 16, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mesa (9 mi from Tempe Junction)

Jul 24, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Laveen (9 mi from Tempe Junction)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tempe Junction

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 3, 2017EF0Sky Harbor Airport
7 mi from Tempe Junction		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 1, 2014EF0Mc Queen
5 mi from Tempe Junction		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tempe Junction

280 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tempe Junction since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Sep 11, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedTempe
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202652 mph, measuredGilbert, Chandler, Mesa
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedArizona State Unive
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202653 mph, measuredSky Harbor Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 13, 202590 mph, estimatedPeterson, Kendall, Sky Harbor Airport
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, estimatedSky Harbor Airport
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 Tempe Junction; 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 Tempe Junction.

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