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Hail history for Chandler, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chandler on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Oct 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in October and September.
Chandler ranks #205 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Chandler
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | West Chandler, Helena, Tempe 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Chandler |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Tempe, Hightown 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Chandler |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chandler by year
When hail season peaks near Chandler
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (6) and September (3).
Largest hail storms near Chandler
Oct 5, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · West Chandler (8 mi from Chandler)
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 inNov 19, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Chandler (10 mi from Chandler)
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 16, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mesa (10 mi from Chandler)
Oct 21, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocotillo (7 mi from Chandler)
Dec 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Hightown (3 mi from Chandler)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chandler
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2022 | EF0 | Ocotillo 8 mi from Chandler |
| Nov 29, 2019 | EF0 | Higley 5 mi from Chandler |
| Jul 30, 2019 | EF0 | Chandler Airport 3 mi from Chandler |
| Mar 1, 2014 | EF0 | Mc Queen 8 mi from Chandler |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chandler
223 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chandler since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 12, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Chandler, Tempe 3 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 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Peterson 1 wind report |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tempe, Mesa 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tempe 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | West Chandler, Chndlr Stllr Co Airport, Gilbert 7 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Buckhorn 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | West Chandler 4 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Helena 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 Chandler; 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
- Gilbert
14 hail days - Mesa
16 hail days - Tempe
18 hail days - Tempe Junction
16 hail days - Scottsdale
16 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 Chandler.
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