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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85142

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85142 from June 13, 1955 through October 17, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85142 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 17, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85142

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 16, 2022
6:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILSTONES UP TO 1 INCH IN DIAMETER REPORTED NEAR ELLSWORTH RD. AND RIGGS RD. MOST OF THE HAIL WAS PEA SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Queen Creek, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 3, 2022
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2021
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** SOCIAL MEDIA POST OF HAIL FALLING IN QUEEN CREEK NEAR OCOTILLO RD & ELLSWORTH RD. LARGEST HAIL STONES ESTIMATED AROUND 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Queen Creek, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 14, 1964
7:49 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85142
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 85142

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UNK mph
Oct 17, 2022
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 POWER POLES AFFECTING 52 CUSTOMERS WERE DOWNED IN AN AREA BETWEEN S HIGLEY ROAD AND S MANDARIN DRIVE AND BETWEEN E SAN TAN BLVD AND W SAN DANCE DRIVE. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT AROUND 70 MPH BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2022
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SW QUEEN CREEK. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SW QUEEN CREEK. POWERLINES DOWNED ALONG E TANGELO AVENUE AND HUNT HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2022
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF A LARGE UPROOTED TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN... INCLUDING ONE THAT CRASHED THROUGH A CINDER BLOCK WALL AND ANOTHER THAT FELL TOWARD A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2022
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL PALO VERDE TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2021
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A DOG SANCTUARY... INCLUDING A COUPLE HUNDRED POUND DOG SHED THAT FELL OVER AND INJURED ONE OF THE DOGS. TIMING ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2021
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** SWAMP COOLERS WERE RIPPED OFF A COUPLE OF BUILDING AND BENT SOME ROLLED UP GARAGE DOORS. A FIRE SPRINKLER WAS ALSO DAMAGED IN A BUILDING CAUSING THE SPRINKLER TO GO OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Queen Creek, AZ
61 mph
Jul 10, 2021
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT***PEAK GUST AT SRP MESONET STATION RITTENHOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Dec 5, 2019
11:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT***...ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF RECENTLY RATED IN GOOD CONDITION HAD NEARLY ALL SHINGLES LOOSE AFTER STORM WITH NUMEROUS SHINGLES RIPPED AWAY. TREE DAMAGE ALSO NOTED 100 FEET AWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2018
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STORM DAMAGE/TREES DOWN IN THE VILLAGES SUBDIVISION IN QUEEN CREEK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2018
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN AT 23425 S. 223RD PL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2018
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 E QUEEN CREEK. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STORM DAMAGE/TREES DOWN IN THE VILLAGES SUBDIVISION IN QUEEN CREEK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2018
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES ON RIGGS ROAD BETWEEN ELLSWORTH AND VAL VISTA BLOCKING ROADWAY. CARS DRIVING AROUND TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Queen Creek, AZ
58 mph
Aug 13, 2018
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 NE QUEEN CREEK. MEASURED 58 MPH WIND GUST. ESTIMATED 1/2 INCH OF RAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Queen Creek, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2018
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 PALO VERDE TREES SNAPPED IN HALF. TIME IS ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Queen Creek, 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 85142

3 reports
UNK category
Nov 30, 2019
11:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 85142
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** DELAYED REPORT *** POWER POLES DOWN... MULTIPLE TREES DOWN; ROOF DAMAGE. TIMES BASED ON KIWA DOPPLER RADAR COUPLETS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
F1 category
Jan 18, 1993
1:18 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85142
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriffs Office reported tornado moving through open land.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Phoenix To, AZ
F1 category
Jun 13, 1955
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 85142
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 85142 area census snapshot

People & households
Population87,201
Households26,680
Housing units27,701
Income
Median household income$125,236
$100k+ households55.4%
$150k+ households29.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached26,156
Attached single-family183
Small multifamily277
Large multifamily445
Mobile homes640
Housing mix
Single-family share94.4%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share2.6%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied23,654
Renter-occupied3,026
Vacant units1,021
Home value & age
Median home value$521,300
Owner homes $300k+85.9%
Owner homes $500k+52.8%
Owner homes $750k+19.9%
Median year built2008
Older-home share3.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars26,296
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85142 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 37 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85142, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 17, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85142?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 85142 is 1.00″. It was reported near Queen Creek, AZ on October 16, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85142 — 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 85142 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85142 — 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 85142 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85142 — 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 85142 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85142 — 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 85142, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85142, 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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