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Hail history for Carefree, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carefree on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 8, 2006. Hail is most common here in September and March.
Recent hail near Carefree
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Scottsdale Muni 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Carefree |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Carefree by year
When hail season peaks near Carefree
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (2) and March (1).
Largest hail storms near Carefree
Aug 8, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carefree (9 mi from Carefree)
Sep 22, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Scottsdale Muni (10 mi from Carefree)
Oct 23, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Scottsdale Muni (8 mi from Carefree)
Jul 14, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Cave Creek (4 mi from Carefree)
Sep 26, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Scottsdale Muni (9 mi from Carefree)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carefree
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 | EF0 | New River 8 mi from Carefree |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carefree
15 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carefree since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Phoenix Deer Vly Airport, Scottsdale Muni, Cave Creek 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Scottsdale Muni 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Cave Creek 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 Carefree; 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 Carefree.
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