Hail history for Scottsdale, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scottsdale since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scottsdale
- Last hail
- Oct 21, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 26, 2025
17 reports on 10 days since 1996 · #10 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Scottsdale
- 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 Scottsdale
The latest hail report in and around Scottsdale is from October 21, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 26, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Scottsdale logged 15 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #10 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Scottsdale accounts for 7% of the 253 reports filed in Maricopa County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 26, 2025 near 2.68 ENE Scottsdale Muni.
Reports were up 300% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in September (47% of reports); 0% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scottsdale 0.8
- Maricopa County 6.5
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scottsdale 8
- Maricopa County 61
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scottsdale 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | View |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.68 ENE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 SE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 9 S Carefree | Maricopa | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.46 ENE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.48 NNE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 41%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 4 E Carefree | Maricopa | 23:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.46 ENE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.74 NNE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.94 E Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.68 ENE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.72 SE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.53 ENE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 SE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.05 ESE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.26 ESE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 8.64 NNW Fountain Hills | Maricopa | 22:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 ESE Scottsdale Muni | Maricopa | 17:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Scottsdale
Questions about hail in Scottsdale
How often does it hail in Scottsdale, Arizona?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scottsdale since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scottsdale?
Most reports come in September, October, March. September alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scottsdale?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 26, 2025 near 2.68 ENE Scottsdale Muni. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scottsdale?
The most recent report in this data is from October 21, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scottsdale had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 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.