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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85143
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85143 from August 18, 2002 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 85143 · 2002–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 20, 2026
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.
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 10 ESE Queen Creek. An automated weather station reported a maximum wind gust of 61 mph as a thunderstorm outflow moved through the area. Mesonet statio
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ese Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Sep 2, 2025 12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2023 1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 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.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Queen Creek, AZ
60mph
Aug 18, 2023 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 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.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Sep 2, 2022 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. 5-6 TREES 20 TO 30 FT TALL DOWNED ON JOHNSON RANCH BLVD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Sep 2, 2022 3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. 30X70FT ROOF PEELED OFF BUS BARN AT POSTON BUTTE HS. STACKED WOODEN PALLETS TOSSED 150 FT. DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Queen Creek, AZ
67mph
Aug 27, 2022 6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION MAMF 6.3 N FLORENCE (AZ ALERT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Florence, AZ
64mph
Aug 18, 2022 1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Queen Creek, AZ
69mph
Aug 18, 2022 1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ESE Queen Creek, AZ
70mph
Jun 23, 2022 10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION AS877 SAN TAN VALLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Queen Creek, AZ
59mph
Aug 17, 2021 5:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2021 5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** DELAYED REPORT *** MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND A TRAMPOLINE ALONG HUNT HWY. BETWEEN GARY RD. AND BELLA VISTA RD. A FENCE WAS DESTROYED BY A DOWNED TREE NEAR HUNT HWY. AND GANTZEL RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Queen Creek, AZ
73mph
Aug 17, 2021 5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SRP MESONET STATION QUAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ESE Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2021 5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT***...NUMEROUS LARGE TREES 1-2 FEET IN DIAMETER UPROOTED NEAR AMIRA PARK AND IN JOHNSON RANCH. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 60 MPH WITH TIMING BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Queen Creek, AZ
59mph
Jul 11, 2021 2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION SRP22 10.9 NW FLORENCE (SRP).
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ESE Queen Creek, AZ
65mph
Jul 10, 2021 5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK GUST AT SRP MESONET STATION QUAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ESE Queen Creek, AZ
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2018 2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. NUMEROUS DOWNED POWER LINES ALONG HUNT HIGHWAY BETWEEN BELLA VISTA RD. AND GARY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Queen Creek, AZ
80mph
Jul 9, 2018 11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. MEASURED BY AZ ALERT STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Florence, AZ
71mph
Jun 30, 2016 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SRP WEATHER STATION
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Magma, AZ
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2016 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 100 FEET OF POWER POLES AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN BY STRONG DOWNBURST WIND
NWS Wind Report Location: Magma, AZ
69mph
Aug 11, 2015 8:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed over the southeast portion of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 11th, and they brought gusty outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph at times. The strong winds downed power lines and this led to widespread power outages. According to the Salt River Project utility company, at 2050MST approximately 11,400 SRP customers were without power across the southeastern greater Phoenix area and the area that was affected the most was the San Tan Valley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.9 NW Magma, AZ
64mph
Sep 27, 2014 4:37 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe squall line moved eastward across the southeastern portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the middle of the afternoon on September 27th, and the stronger storms brought strong and damaging winds to San Tan Valley. According to a trained weather spotter in San Tan Valley, thunderstorm microburst wind gusts estimated to be nearly 65 mph downed five trees. The diameter of the trees ranged from 12 to 14 inches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.77 NW Magma, AZ
64mph
Sep 6, 2014 5:25 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms developed across northern Pinal County during the afternoon hours on September 6th, and some of them affected the community of San Tan Valley. The stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds, estimated to be in excess of 60 mph at times. According to a trained weather spotter just south of San Tan Valley, gusty winds estimated at 65 mph downed multiple trees and flagpoles. In addition, the strong winds caused some roof damage. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.55 WNW Magma, AZ
60mph
Jul 12, 2013 12:40 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours across portions of north central Pinal county on June 12th. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph, which affected communities such as San Tan Valley and Florence. At 1240 pm, a member of the public reported an 8 inch diameter tree blown down 1 mile east of San Tan Valley. At 1249 pm, a trained weather spotter 2 miles east of San Tan Valley reported several 6 to 8 inch diameter trees blown down. He estimated winds to be upwards of 60 mph. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for the area beginning at 1224 pm and continuing through 115 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.6 NW Magma, AZ
58mph
Aug 18, 2011 4:59 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms with damaging microburst winds moved through the San Tan Valley during the late afternoon hours on August 18th. Area law enforcement personnel reported that power lines were down at Bella Vista and Gantzel roads, and at least one of the lines fell onto a school bus from the Florence Unified school district. The bus driver and four children that were aboard were not injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.9 NW Magma, AZ
58mph
Aug 18, 2011 4:54 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms with damaging microburst winds affected the area around Magma during the afternoon hours on August 18th. According to a report from the local utility company, approximately 30 power poles were blown down in the Johnson Ranch area, along the Hunt highway near Judd road. Winds were estimated to be in excess of 50 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNW Magma, AZ
60mph
Aug 18, 2011 4:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms with damaging microburst winds affected the San Tan Valley area during the afternoon hours on August 18th. A trained National Weather Service storm spotter 4 miles west of Magma reported that 1 foot diameter trees were blown down. Additionally, a roof was blown off of a house. Wind speeds were estimated to be at least 60 mph. Hail one quarter inch in diameter occurred in association with the strong storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.56 NW Magma, AZ
69mph
Jun 25, 2006 3:25 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and lines down near Johnson Ranch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Florence, AZ
67mph
Jul 13, 2004 10:10 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Brief heavy rain and dense blowing dust accompanied the thunderstorms across parts of northern Pinal County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Florence, AZ
69mph
Aug 22, 2003 9:40 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Johnson Ranch subdivision received damaging winds with signs blown down, homes damaged, and power poles down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Magma, AZ
58mph
Aug 18, 2002 9:55 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85143
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured winds of 57 mph at the Magma Dam automatic station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Florence, 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 85143
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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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Frequently asked questions
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85143 have on record?
Our records show 0 hail, 31 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85143, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85143?
No reported hail size is available for this selection.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85143 — 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 85143 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 85143 — 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 85143 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 85143 — 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.
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Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85143 — 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 85143, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85143, 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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