Hail history for Phoenix, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Phoenix since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Phoenix
- Last hail
- Oct 21, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 35 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Oct 5, 2010
88 reports on 46 days since 1972 · #1 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Phoenix
- 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 Phoenix
The latest hail report in and around Phoenix is from October 21, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on October 21, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Phoenix logged 47 reports on 24 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is 6.7 times the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #1 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Phoenix accounts for 35% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on October 5, 2010 near 4.53 NE Scottsdale.
Reports were up 162% in 2016–2025 (34) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2026, with 17 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in October (47% of reports); 5% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Phoenix 2.4
- Maricopa County 6.5
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Phoenix 24
- Maricopa County 61
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Phoenix 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 | 17 | 17 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 17 | 2.00 in | View |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 6 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Oct 16, 2022 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.53 NE Scottsdale | Maricopa | $110.0 million | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 NE Glendale | Maricopa | — | 22:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 16, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.27 ENE Paradise Vly | Maricopa | — | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 E Deer Valley | Maricopa | — | 22:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Deer Valley | Maricopa | — | 22:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 36 41%
- 1–2 in 49 56%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5 ENE Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 ESE Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 E Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SE Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:43 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ESE Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 ENE Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 S Deer Valley | Maricopa | 22:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 NE Glendale | Maricopa | 22:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 NE Glendale | Maricopa | 22:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Glendale | Maricopa | 22:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Hail history near Phoenix
- Scottsdale 25 km · 17
- Tempe 25 km · 15
- Chandler 39 km · 14
- Mesa 40 km · 30
Questions about hail in Phoenix
How often does it hail in Phoenix, Arizona?
88 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Phoenix since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Phoenix?
Most reports come in October, September, August. October alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Phoenix?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on October 5, 2010 near 4.53 NE Scottsdale. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Phoenix?
The most recent report in this data is from October 21, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Phoenix had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 35 reports. The most recent was October 21, 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.