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Hail history for Sun City, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sun City on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 18, 2015. Hail is most common here in October and August.
Sun City ranks #974 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Sun City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0.25 in pea | West End 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sun City |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sun City 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Sun City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sun City by year
When hail season peaks near Sun City
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Sun City
Oct 18, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glendale (6 mi from Sun City)
Jul 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Sun City (2 mi from Sun City)
Oct 20, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Sunnyslope (8 mi from Sun City)
Oct 23, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Glendale (6 mi from Sun City)
Sep 23, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Fennemore (8 mi from Sun City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sun City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2019 | EF0 | Sunnyslope 9 mi from Sun City |
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF0 | Glendale Fram Airport 5 mi from Sun City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sun City
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sun City since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 29, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Glendale 6 wind reports |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 40 mph, estimated | Glendale, Sunnyslope 2 wind reports |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glendale 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Beardsley, Phoenix Turf Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Glendale 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Phoenix Turf Airport, Sunnyslope 7 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 55 mph, estimated | Litchfield Park, West End, Phoenix Turf Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Sun City, Phoenix Turf Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Beardsley 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Litchfield Park 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 Sun City; 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 Sun City.
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