Hail history for Mesa, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mesa since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mesa
- Last hail
- Oct 20, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Oct 20, 2026
30 reports on 25 days since 1986 · #5 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Mesa
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Mesa
The latest hail report in and around Mesa is from October 20, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on October 20, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mesa logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #5 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mesa accounts for 12% of the 253 reports filed in Maricopa County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Arizona town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on October 20, 2026 near 3 ENE Mesa.
Reports were up 233% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in September (30% of reports); 0% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mesa 0.7
- Maricopa County 6.5
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mesa 10
- Maricopa County 61
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mesa 3%
- Maricopa County 2%
- Median Arizona town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | View |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 ENE Mesa | Maricopa | 05:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 14, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Maricopa | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 16, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.2 ENE Mesa | Maricopa | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Mesa | Maricopa | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 1997 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Mesa | Maricopa | 07:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 53%
- 1–2 in 13 43%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 ENE Mesa | Maricopa | — | 05:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Mesa | Maricopa | — | 05:22 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 WNW Velda Rose Estates | Maricopa | — | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SW Harmony Villa | Maricopa | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 NNW Twin Knolls | Maricopa | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Mesa Falcon Arpt | Maricopa | $10K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Oct 16, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.2 ENE Mesa | Maricopa | — | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.15 W Buckhorn | Maricopa | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 SSW Velda Rose Estates | Maricopa | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 WNW Velda Rose Estates | Maricopa | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Apache Wells | Maricopa | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.86 ESE Desert Sands | Maricopa | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mesa
- Chandler 18 km · 14
- Tempe 20 km · 15
- Scottsdale 34 km · 17
- Phoenix 40 km · 88
Questions about hail in Mesa
How often does it hail in Mesa, Arizona?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mesa since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mesa?
Most reports come in September, October, July. September alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mesa?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on October 20, 2026 near 3 ENE Mesa. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mesa?
The most recent report in this data is from October 20, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mesa had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was October 20, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.