Anchorage Borough Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Anchorage Borough, Alaska? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 18 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Last 30 days in Anchorage Borough
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Anchorage Hillside and along Seward Highway near Turnagain Arm: Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For West and South Anchorage, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Weaker winds expected for midtown and downtown Anchorage. WHERE...West and South Anchorage, along the Seward Highway near the Turnagain Arm, and for the Hillside.”
“WHAT...Anchorage Hillside and along Seward Highway near Turnagain Arm: Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For West and South Anchorage, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Weaker winds expected for midtown and downtown Anchorage. WHERE...West and South Anchorage, along the Seward Highway near the Turnagain Arm, and for the Hillside.”
- Wind 60 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Anchorage Hillside and along Seward Highway near Turnagain Arm: Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For West and South Anchorage, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Weaker winds expected for midtown and downtown Anchorage. WHERE...West and South Anchorage, along the Seward Highway near the Turnagain Arm, and for the Hillside.”
“WHAT...Anchorage Hillside and along Seward Highway near Turnagain Arm: Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For West and South Anchorage, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Weaker winds expected for midtown and downtown Anchorage. WHERE...West and South Anchorage, along the Seward Highway near the Turnagain Arm, and for the Hillside.”
- Wind 60 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Anchorage (all elevations). WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Strong winds are expected through this evening and will begin to slowly diminish overnight into Monday morning. Anchorage Bowl: winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Anchorage Hillside: winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph with isolated gusts as high as 60 mph.”
“A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Anchorage Bowl: winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Anchorage Bowl: winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds will develop along Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley late Saturday morning with winds increasing across the Anchorage Bowl by Saturday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected along the west side of the Anchorage Bowl.”
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds will develop along Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley late Saturday morning with winds increasing across the Anchorage Bowl by Saturday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected along the west side of the Anchorage Bowl.”
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Gusty southeast winds will persist across the Anchorage Hillside and Palmer through tonight. Northerly winds currently across the Anchorage Bowl will eventually turn southeasterly late this afternoon into the early evening hours. Southeast winds will begin to diminish late tonight across the Anchorage Hillside and Palmer.”
- Wind 65 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 15, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 60 mph WHERE...Anchorage. WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have been slow to diminish today, but will continue to gradually subside through this evening.”
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 60 mph WHERE...Anchorage. WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have been slow to diminish today, but will continue to gradually subside through this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 14, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. Wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. WHERE...Anchorage. WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Peak winds will occur this afternoon through Monday morning.”
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. Wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. WHERE...Anchorage. WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Peak winds will occur this afternoon through Monday morning.”
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 13, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. Wind chill readings of zero to 15 below zero. WHERE...Anchorage. WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Peak winds occur Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.”
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. Wind chill readings of zero to 15 below zero. WHERE...Anchorage. WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds will gust as high as 40 mph today, strongest north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm.”
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Anchorage Borough NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Anchorage Borough, AK?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Anchorage Borough over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Anchorage Borough recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Anchorage Borough.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Anchorage Borough?
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