Hail Swath Map Preview
The Phoenix, AZ hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 17, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Phoenix, AZ Hail Map
The August 17, 2023 hail swath map for Phoenix, AZ covers approximately 74 square miles and includes an estimated 41,431 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 41 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 16,292 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 41 sq mi | 11,279 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24 sq mi | 16,292 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5 sq mi | 6,188 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 4,697 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 2,975 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Phoenix, AZ Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 17, 2023 hail swath map area for Phoenix, AZ, HailGeeks estimates 21,739 single-family homes, 456 townhomes, and 368 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,557 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,058 | 142 | 365 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,557 | 162 | 3 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,166 | 148 | 0 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,560 | 4 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,398 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Phoenix, AZ Hail Map
Hail from the August 17, 2023 storm was mapped across 3 counties in the Phoenix, AZ region. Pinal County, AZ had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 19,050 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Phoenix, AZ Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Phoenix, AZ. San Tan Valley, AZ had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 15,770 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 17, 2023 Phoenix, AZ hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Phoenix, AZ Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 17, 2023 Phoenix, AZ hail map spans 6 ZIP codes. ZIP 85143 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 11,630.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 17, 2023 hail map for Phoenix, AZ currently list 0 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2023 8:35 PM CT | 6 SE Queen Creek | AZ | Broadcast footage showed several large trees uprooted which caused property damage along Skyline Dr. Wind speeds estimated around 60 to 70 mph due to a downburst at the time. | |
August 17, 2023 8:49 PM CT | 4 NNE Phoenix Mesa Gate | AZ | ***Delayed Report*** Spotter reports tree limbs have been broken and are blocking the roadway on Ellsworth Rd 1/4 mile north of Elliot Rd. This burst of wind seemed to be a result of a sudden downburst in the area... and it was accompanied by heavy rain. | |
August 17, 2023 9:10 PM CT | 2 ESE East Mesa | AZ | Roof panels and trees limbs in the roadways. 7-8 inch diameter tree knocked over. Winds estimated at 45-50 mph based on nearby observations and radar estimates. | |
August 17, 2023 7:05 PM CT | 70 mph | 4 S Gila Bend | AZ | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 17, 2023 8:30 PM CT | 60 mph | 7 SE Queen Creek | AZ | Multiple video footages taken around the San Tan Valley area showed what was likely a microburst. A picture showed a power pole leaning at about a 30 degree angle. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 17, 2023 Phoenix, AZ storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Phoenix, AZ Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Phoenix, AZ region as the August 17, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 17, 2023 through Aug 8, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 8, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Phoenix, AZ
Not sure whether the August 17, 2023 Phoenix, AZ hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Phoenix, AZ region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 17, 2023 Phoenix, AZ event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 17, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Phoenix, AZ region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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