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Hail history for Tempe, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tempe on 18 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.
Tempe ranks #191 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Tempe
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Helena, Tempe 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Tempe |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Papago Aaf Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Tempe |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Tempe, Hightown, Velda Rose Estates 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Tempe |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tempe by year
When hail season peaks near Tempe
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (7) and September (4).
Largest hail storms near Tempe
Oct 5, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Scottsdale (9 mi from Tempe)
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 5, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sky Harbor Airport (7 mi from Tempe)
Oct 16, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mesa (7 mi from Tempe)
Oct 21, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Hightown (6 mi from Tempe)
Dec 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Velda Rose Estates (9 mi from Tempe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tempe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2017 | EF0 | Sky Harbor Airport 9 mi from Tempe |
| Mar 1, 2014 | EF0 | Mc Queen 3 mi from Tempe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tempe
287 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tempe since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Sep 11, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Tempe 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa 8 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 |
| 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 | Tempe, Mesa 2 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 Tempe; 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.
Nearby cities
- Tempe Junction
16 hail days - Mesa
16 hail days - Scottsdale
16 hail days - Gilbert
14 hail days - Chandler
14 hail days - Phoenix
15 hail days - Glendale
15 hail days - Peoria
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 Tempe.
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