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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85203

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85203 from August 13, 1983 through July 27, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85203 · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85203

17 reports
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1.50″ hail
Oct 16, 2022
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILSTONES UP TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER REPORTED IN MESA NEAR BROWN RD. AND GILBERT RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Oct 8, 2006
2:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mesa, AZ
0.88″ hail
Sep 9, 2005
5:02 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail reported near Higley and Broadway.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2005
9:00 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2005
5:06 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2005
4:35 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2002
5:08 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Jan 16, 2001
4:03 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest diameter hail was reported at Higley and Main Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2000
3:23 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Strong winds, heavy rain and hail were associated with thunderstorms that moved quickly through the East Valley. A TV reporter said power lines were blown down near McDowell and Higley, while a spotter reported minor roof damage in Mesa due to the winds and hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 1999
3:15 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
1.50″ hail
Sep 14, 1999
5:09 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail reported from several spotters in East Mesa.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Sep 14, 1999
5:09 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail reported at Higley and Broadway Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
4:26 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
0.88″ hail
Mar 6, 1998
8:45 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Weather spotters reported nickel-sized hail in the vicinity of Mesa Drive and Brown Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, AZ
1.25″ hail
Oct 7, 1997
7:45 AM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground up to six inches deep. An NWS employee had roof tile broken and glass window broken on his house.Damage was sustained by aircraft at Falcon Field. Apache Wells RV/Golf Resort had damage to TV antennas, and damage to roofs and awnings. Citrus trees lost many of their leaves and fruit in the vicinity of Greenfield and Brown Roads. Some other trees were stripped of half or more of their leaves.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mesa, 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 85203

54 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Mesa, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
5:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garage roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Mesa, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Mesa, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2020
2:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: **DELAYED REPORT**...VERY LARGE TREE AT LEAST 30-40 FEET TALL AND TRUNK DIAMETER OVER A FOOT FELL ON A HOUSE NEAR MAIN ST. AND STAPLEY DR; ADDITIONAL ROOF SHINGLES TORN OFF LESS THAN A MILE TO THE WEST AT MAIN ST. AND MESA DR. TIME OF PEAK 60-65 MPH WINDS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mesa, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA/YARD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Mesa, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2019
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE (APPROXIMATELY 1-2 FT DIAMETER) DOWN IN RESIDENTIAL YARD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mesa, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mesa, AZ
64 mph
Aug 12, 2014
4:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered evening thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area on August 12th, and some of them affected the community of Mesa. In addition to heavy rain, the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from the Mesa police department, a thunderstorm wind gust estimated to be 65 mph blew over a two foot diameter tree at the intersection of Stapley road and Main street in central Mesa. The tree fell over a stone fence and was blocking the road. No injuries were reported due to the fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Mesa, AZ
69 mph
May 18, 2009
10:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eight power poles were downed in Mesa by strong microburst winds. About 10,000 East Valley SRP customers lost power Monday night. Microburst winds were reported by a spotter in the area of Interstate 17 and Greenway Road in Phoenix. At least one tree in the East Valley was reported to be uprooted due to these storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.93 ENE Mesa, AZ
58 mph
Aug 21, 2006
5:55 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms and very heavy rain spread across most of the East Valley. Power lines and power poles were down, street signs and vehicles were damaged. Chandler airport recorded peak winds of 57 mph along with dense blowing dust at 6:40 pm. One spotter estimated the strongest winds at 70 mph near University and Brown, in Mesa. Streets and low spots were flooded.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mesa, AZ
59 mph
Jun 30, 2006
7:49 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles downed by high winds which reached as high as 59 mph at Falcon Field. About 16,000 homes were without power at the height of the storm. Dense blowing dust, with zero visibility was reported on the Superstition Freeway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mesa, AZ
58 mph
Sep 9, 2005
5:20 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mesa, AZ
75 mph
Sep 9, 2005
4:10 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles snapped as microburst winds struck near Extension Road and west Eighth Avenue. The downed power lines created temporary chaos as children were not allowed to leave three schools, and vehicles were not allowed into the area due to the live wires. About 4,000 people were left without power because of the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mesa, AZ
69 mph
Aug 2, 2005
8:16 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility power poles blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mesa, AZ
69 mph
Jul 25, 2005
5:30 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85203
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and shingles blown off roofs. Near Greenfield and Broadway roads in Mesa, 1.75 inches of rain was reported. Power was out for 600 SRP customers in Chandler.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mesa, 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 85203

1 reports
F0 category
Jan 6, 1992
3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85203
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 85203 area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,435
Households13,125
Housing units14,020
Income
Median household income$72,851
$100k+ households39.7%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,151
Attached single-family671
Small multifamily2,532
Large multifamily1,952
Mobile homes604
Housing mix
Single-family share58.1%
Attached-home share4.8%
Multifamily share32.0%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,431
Renter-occupied5,694
Vacant units895
Home value & age
Median home value$388,300
Owner homes $300k+76.7%
Owner homes $500k+28.4%
Owner homes $750k+8.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share53.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,486
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85203 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 54 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85203, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85203?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 85203 is 1.75″. It was reported near Mesa, AZ on September 14, 1990.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85203 — 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 85203 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85203 — 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 85203 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85203 — 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 85203 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85203 — 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 85203, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85203, 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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