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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85004 from September 3, 1974 through May 9, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
83
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85004 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2012

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85004

12 reports
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1.50″ hail
Sep 14, 1999
5:35 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A series of thunderstorms developed quickly and moved northeast through the east side of the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 1999
5:05 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported at 7th Street and Union Hills.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
0.75″ hail
Oct 24, 1992
3:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
0.75″ hail
Dec 19, 1991
12:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 1991
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
0.75″ hail
Aug 11, 1990
9:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.00″ hail
Oct 14, 1988
9:58 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 1983
12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 1983
11:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 1983
10:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1982
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 85004

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58 mph
May 9, 2012
4:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Southeast flow ahead of a vigorous upper level low pressure system spread moisture into south central Arizona on May 9th. This led to the development of scattered thunderstorms over the central deserts during the afternoon and early evening hours. A few storms in the greater Phoenix area produced damaging microburst winds, estimated to be 50 knots or higher. According to SRP, a local utility company, the winds downed 9 12-kilovolt poles, most of them in north-central Phoenix. Over 4800 people were without power at the peak of the storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Phoenix, AZ
69 mph
Jul 19, 2010
10:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A home was damaged after a tree toppled onto it.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Phoenix, AZ
75 mph
Jul 30, 2007
5:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed through parts of Gilbert. Streetlights were also reported to be down due to the winds. Utility poles and at least one large billboard in the East Valley were damaged by winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Phoenix, AZ
81 mph
Aug 27, 1999
5:47 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Torrential rain, hail and high wind swept through mainly the west Phoenix area. The remnants of hurricane Bret left as much as 2.35 inches of rain in half an hour at 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road. Several sections of a roof at the Desert Sky Mall collapsed due to the microburst wind and rain. No injuries were reported, although several thousand people had to be evacuated. Sections of the roof collapsed just 10 minutes after the evacuations. Numerous power poles were downed between 33rd Ave and 83rd Ave. Department of Public Safety shut down I-10 for about 3 hours after power lines fell. Major street flooding was also reported, and Phoenix firefighters rescued two motorists from flooded washes in the 9000 block of N. 11th Street and 1200 block of E. Cheryl Drive. About 50 flights from Sky Harbor airport were delayed up to 2 hours due to rain and wind..
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
69 mph
Aug 23, 1999
1:51 AM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst winds peaked at 69 mph from FAA wind data at Sky Harbor airport. The nearby ASOS METAR report indicated a peak wind of 49 mph along with a temperature that jumped from 36 to 38C.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
69 mph
Aug 22, 1999
10:15 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew three large concrete walls down at a construction site near 30th Street and Broadway.Winds kicked up dust and sand which lowered visibility to less than 1/4 mile in many areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
69 mph
Aug 19, 1999
6:10 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dense blowing dust and blowing sand accompanied strong winds and heavy rain in much of the metropolitan area. At least one air conditioner was blown from a roof in Phoenix. Flights in and out of Sky Harbor airport were delayed by as much as 90 minutes during the height of the storm. Near zero visibility was reported with winds of 45 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
81 mph
Aug 10, 1999
4:30 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst winds and heavy rain developed over much of north Phoenix around 430 pm. As many as 20 power poles were downed by the high winds, and torrential rain near Rose Garden Lane between 19th and 25th avenues. This left a half-dozen people trapped in their vehicles, but no injuries. At least 17,000 customers were left without power. One motorist escaped injury when steel construction beams were blown onto his vehicle at a freeway construction site at Beardsley and 23rd Avenue. A large moving truck was toppled onto its side by high winds at 19th Avenue and Deer Valley Road..
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
69 mph
Jul 23, 1999
6:34 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles damaged at 7th Ave and Fillmore. Numerous water rescues due to flooded streets and washes running. Flights at Sky Harbor airport were delayed about a half hour.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
69 mph
Jul 7, 1999
7:50 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread area of very strong winds, damaged homes and cut power to at least 11,500 customers around the metropolitan area. Trees and limbs were downed. Official winds to 57 mph were clocked at 43rd Ave and lower Buckeye Road. President Clinton, arrived in Phoenix just before the blinding dust storm moved in. There were delays of up to 90 minutes at the airport. Numerous streets were floodedincluding streets in Scottsdale, Laveen, Ahwatukee, and Tatun Blvd. No serious injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
58 mph
Aug 17, 1998
6:38 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles knocked down due to microburst winds near 71st Ave and Van Buren. In Tempe, an off-duty employee reported a 6-inch tree limb blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
58 mph
Jul 17, 1998
8:30 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree, carport, and fences blown down in North Phoenix.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
58 mph
Jul 7, 1998
5:57 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles down on 19th Ave between Bell and Union Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
58 mph
Jul 6, 1998
9:00 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Union Hills between 7th and 19th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
58 mph
Aug 26, 1997
9:30 AM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Between 48th Street and 52nd Street near Baseline Road, trees were blown down; at the South Pointe Resort, strong winds twisted metal beams and blew a roof partially off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85004

4 reports
F1 category
May 23, 1992
4:40 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F0 category
Feb 13, 1992
1:55 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F1 category
Jan 6, 1992
3:08 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F0 category
Sep 3, 1990
6:10 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85004
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 85004 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,178
Households5,433
Housing units6,455
Income
Median household income$71,250
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,184
Attached single-family159
Small multifamily1,109
Large multifamily4,003
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share18.3%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share79.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,280
Renter-occupied4,153
Vacant units1,022
Home value & age
Median home value$365,500
Owner homes $300k+72.7%
Owner homes $500k+32.0%
Owner homes $750k+8.7%
Median year built2005
Older-home share36.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,653
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85004 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 83 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2012.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 85004 is 1.50″. It was reported near Phoenix, AZ on September 14, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85004 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 85004 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85004 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 85004 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85004 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 85004 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85004 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 85004, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85004, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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