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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85226

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85226 from September 13, 1958 through October 13, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85226 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 13, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85226

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Chandler, AZ
3.00″ hail
Oct 5, 2010
4:16 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This storm moved from Firebird Lake, south of Chandler to the north Glendale/south Peoria area. This storm produced widespread golf ball to baseball sized hail along its path. Thousands of roofs and vehicles were damaged by the hail. Locations in northwest Phoenix and Glendale were impacted by this storm as well as the storm shortly after noon, compounding the damage. The football coach at Alhambra High School reported at least one injury when large hail struck the practice field. This palm-size hail is likely the largest hail ever reported in the Phoenix area.|Large hail, estimated to be upwards of 2 inches in diameter, punctured 34 skylights at the main warehouse of St. Mary's Food bank in Phoenix. As a result, water ruined approximately 20 percent of the food inventory, the equivalent of 1.4 million meals. Rain soaked the food, which was stored in cardboard boxes. This information was reported by St. Mary's spokesman Jerry Brown. The damages of 200 thousand dollars covered both the roof damage as well as money to replace the ruined food.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 SSW West Chandler, 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 85226

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UNK mph
Oct 13, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees uprooted near the intersection of 56th street and Dublin Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Guadalupe, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** Large trees uprooted near the intersection of Commonwealth St and S Driftwood Avenue. Time of damage based on radar estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Chandler, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of power poles down near on Maricopa Rd west of I-10. Traffic signals out leading to significant traffic impacts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Ahwatukee Foothill, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2020
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO MESQUITE TREES HAD LIMBS OF 5-10 INCHES IN DIAMETER SNAPPED OFF. A SMALL GAZEBO WAS LIFTED FROM A BACKYARD AND LANDED ON A FENCE WALL. ESTIMATED WINDS OF 50-55MPH. LOCATION NEAR RAY RD. AND KYRENE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Guadalupe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2018
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES KNOCKED DOWN NEAR WARNER RD AND 101 FREEWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Chandler, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2017
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PALO VERDE TREE DOWN NEAR RAY AND KYRENE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Guadalupe, AZ
69 mph
Jul 13, 2014
5:27 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms developed across the southeast portions of the greater Phoenix area during the late afternoon hours on July 13th, and some of them produced gusty and damaging microburst winds. According to an amateur radio report, a large highway sign was blown down in Chandler at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Chandler Boulevard. Peak wind gusts were estimated to be in excess of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Hightown, AZ
64 mph
Jul 13, 2014
5:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered strong thunderstorms affected the southeast portions of the greater Phoenix area, including Chandler, during the late afternoon hours on July 13th. Some of the storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. At 1705MST, a trained weather spotter located 3 miles to the northwest of the Chandler Fashion Center mall reported downed tree branches and a roof blown off of a house. The damage was close to the intersection of Ray and Kyrene roads. Shortly thereafter, another trained spotter about 1 mile east at the intersection of Ray and McClintock Roads reported that an apartment carport was blown down. Additionally, 3 inch diameter branches were blown off of trees in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N West Chandler, AZ
70 mph
Jul 15, 2013
5:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed in the greater Phoenix area during the late afternoon hours on July 15th, and they affected the community of Ahwatukee. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to a trained weather spotter, at 535 pm over 50 trees were blown down in the Lakewood subdivision. Some fallen trees caused other damage to cars and property. The tree diameters were all 12 inches or larger. In addition, there was roof damage noted on a concrete tile roof. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for the area starting at 454 pm and continuing until 545 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNW West Chandler, AZ
60 mph
Jul 15, 2013
5:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered strong thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, and they affected communities such as Ahwatukee and Firebird Lake. The storms produced gusty winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to local broadcast media reports, at 505 pm a semi truck was blown off of Interstate 10 and overturned near 1-10 and Wild Horse Pass Road, approximately 1 mile north of Firebird Lake. No injuries were reported. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for the area beginning at 454 pm and continuing until 545 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 SW West Chandler, AZ
81 mph
Aug 20, 2012
7:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon hours on August 20th and they affected the community of Chandler. The storms generated strong and gusty microburst winds, with peak gusts estimated to be at least 70 knots. Local broadcast media reported that numerous trees were downed across the Chandler Fashion Center north parking lot and along the Loop 101 near Chandler Boulevard. This occurred at approximately 7 pm. Tree trunk diameters were estimated to almost 12 inches at the largest, with additional downed limbs approaching 6 inches in diameter. In addition, at 720 pm a trained weather spotter in Chandler reported trees downed near the intersection of Chandler Boulevard and the 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Hightown, AZ
63 mph
Jul 21, 2012
5:11 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on July 21st. The storms produced strong and gusty outflow winds which moved northwest and into the Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon. The winds, which were in excess of 50 mph at times, generated dense blowing dust and dust storm conditions. At 511 pm, a trained weather spotter 2 miles southwest of Firebird Lake, or in far southwest Chandler, measured a wind gust to 63 mph. At the time, a dust storm was in progress with zero visibility in dense blowing dust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.86 SSW West Chandler, AZ
59 mph
Jul 5, 2011
7:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms southeast of the greater Phoenix area generated microburst winds that moved to the northwest and into the southeast portions of the Phoenix metropolitan area. An amateur radio operator reported a peak wind gust measured at 59 mph. The strong winds generated dense blowing dust with near zero visibility, but no damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Hightown, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 7, 1983
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AZ
74 mph
Sep 13, 1958
1:29 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 85226
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 85226

0 reports

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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 85226 area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,974
Households16,566
Housing units17,406
Income
Median household income$103,740
$100k+ households50.3%
$150k+ households24.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,609
Attached single-family647
Small multifamily1,667
Large multifamily3,483
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share29.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,230
Renter-occupied6,336
Vacant units840
Home value & age
Median home value$452,400
Owner homes $300k+86.0%
Owner homes $500k+37.2%
Owner homes $750k+5.3%
Median year built1993
Older-home share5.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,100
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85226 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 15 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85226, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 13, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85226?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 85226 is 3.00″. It was reported near West Chandler, AZ on October 5, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85226 — 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 85226 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85226 — 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 85226 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85226 — 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 85226 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85226 — 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 85226, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85226, 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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