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Hail history for Cave Creek, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cave Creek on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 12, 2025. Hail is most common here in October and March.
Recent hail near Cave Creek
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | New River 2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Cave Creek |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Scottsdale Muni 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Cave Creek |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cave Creek by year
When hail season peaks near Cave Creek
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (3) and March (1).
Largest hail storms near Cave Creek
Aug 8, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carefree (9 mi from Cave Creek)
Oct 12, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New River (10 mi from Cave Creek)
Oct 23, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Scottsdale Muni (9 mi from Cave Creek)
Oct 20, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · New River (9 mi from Cave Creek)
Jul 14, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Cave Creek (3 mi from Cave Creek)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cave Creek
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 | EF0 | New River 6 mi from Cave Creek |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cave Creek
14 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cave Creek since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 21, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Phoenix Deer Vly Airport, Cave Creek 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Phoenix Deer Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | New River 1 wind report |
| Mar 1, 2014 | 75 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 69 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 1 wind report |
| Sep 10, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2010 | 81 mph, estimated | Phoenix Deer Vly Airport, Scottsdale Muni 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 75 mph, estimated | Carefree 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 Cave Creek; 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 - Chandler
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 Cave Creek.
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