Maricopa County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Maricopa County, Arizona has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 36 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 84 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Maricopa County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Maricopa County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Maricopa County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
Storm log — the official record, day by day
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.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed power lines in the area of Higley Road to 56th street and Adobe Road to Main Street in Mesa. Timing estimated from radar. (PSR)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W East Mesa SPC verified report
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Mesonet station UP565 4.4 W Gila Bend (UPR). (PSR)”
- Wind 60 mph 4 WSW Gila Bend SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“The automated weather station at Deer Valley Airport reported a maximum wind gust of 66 mph. ASOS station KDVT Phoenix Deer Vly. (PSR)”
“The automated weather station at Mesa Gateway airport reported a maximum wind gust of 63 mph. AWOS station KIWA Mesa Gateway Airport. (PSR)”
- Wind 66 mph 3 ENE Deer Valley SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 1 SE Phoenix Mesa Gatew SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3 SE Chandler SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Tempe SPC verified report
Thursday, August 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Spotter reported around 10 to 15 power poles downed along rail line near I-8 between MM111-114. Time estimated based on radar. (PSR)”
- Wind 58 mph 4 WSW Gila Bend SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW Gila Bend SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Mesonet station GW3424 PHOENIX RACEWAY INFIELD. (PSR)”
- Wind 63 mph 5 SSE Avondale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Mesa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Gilbert SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Chandler SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed power pole and powerlines along with a large uprooted tree near the intersection of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd. Time estimated by radar. (PSR)”
- Wind Unknown 6 W North Scottsdale SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“A privately owned automated weather station along the Union Pacific Railroad south of Interstate 8 reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph. (PSR)”
“A privately owned automated weather station along Union Pacific Railroad south of Interstate 8 reported a wind gust to 58 mph. (PSR)”
- Wind 65 mph 9 E Sentinel SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 9 E Sentinel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 15 E Sentinel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Sentinel SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 84 mph
“Reported slightly smaller than golf ball sized hail. Rounded down to half dollar size based on radar. (PSR)”
“Reports of numerous downed trees and damaged street signs. (PSR)”
- Wind 84 mph 6 WNW Goodyear SPC verified report
- Wind 72 mph 5 WNW Buckeye SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 6 WNW Goodyear SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 6 S Gila Bend SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 WNW Goodyear SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Glendale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Glendale SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large apartment awning damaged. Time estimated based on radar. (PSR)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Arizona State Unive SPC verified report
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Delayed Report Two reports of ping pong to golf ball sized hail along 202 WB between 24th and 40th street... with video evidence of hail dents on vehicle. (PSR)”
“Corrects previous hail report from 2 E Tempe. A photo shows a few of the largest hail stones found... measuring up to 1.00 inches in diameter. There was also a lot of 0 (PSR)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 ESE Ahwatukee Foothil SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 E Tempe SPC verified report
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", 1 tornado report
“DELAYED REPORT Public sent a video of a brief tornado near the intersection of HWY 60 and N 439th Avenue in Forepaugh... AZ. This tornado crossed HWY 60 and produ (PSR)”
“Report of hail between 0.5-1.0 inches in diameter. Hail also accumulated to cover the ground. (PSR)”
- Tornado Tornado 10 E Aguila SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 10 SW Wittmann SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Maricopa County, AZ?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 36 severe weather events in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Maricopa County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.
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