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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85251

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85251 from July 27, 1968 through August 21, 2020, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Wind Reports
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Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85251 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2020

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85251

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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 85251

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2020
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** PUBLIC REPORTS LARGE TREE DOWN ON HOUSE NEAR 5TH ST AND NAVAJO TRAIL VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2018
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES AND NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2016
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRANITE REEF RD. CLOSED FROM INDIAN SCHOOL SOUTH TO OSBORN IN EAST SCOTTSDALE NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO POWER LINES AND TREES BLOWN DOWN. POWER OUTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2016
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL MEDIA REPORTED AT POWER POLES DOWN. PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA CONFIRMED AT LEAST ONE POLE KNOCKED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Scottsdale, AZ
60 mph
Aug 17, 2010
5:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree split and fell near a car at the Bashas parking lot near IndianSchool and Hayden in South Scottsdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 WNW Scottsdale, AZ
66 mph
Jun 25, 2006
5:15 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds from nearby thunderstorms damaged traffic signals in Scottsdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
61 mph
Jul 21, 2005
9:44 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
60 mph
Jul 23, 2002
8:27 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 2 trees blown down in north Scottsdale. Heavy rain and lightning were blamed for the collapse of a section of a roof of the Goodwill store in south Scottsdale. One man inside the store suffered minor injuries. Trees and cactus blown down in Glendale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
69 mph
Aug 30, 2001
7:45 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down trees and power lines. Small hail also accompanied this storm as it moved through Tempe and Scottsdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
69 mph
Jul 17, 2001
4:15 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed power pole snapped by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
92 mph
Jul 14, 2001
7:05 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst hit parts of Scottsdale and Tempe with very strong winds and heavy rain. Many homes and businesses sustained damage, with at least 19 power poles blown down. One pole landed on a vehicle near Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads, killing the driver. About 6,000 residents were left without power, including the nearby Radisson Resort. Winds ripped the roofs off four homes in the McCormick Ranch area, and dumped them up to two blocks away. Numerous trees were uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
81 mph
Sep 19, 1999
1:15 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Major roof damage at a strip mall on East Indian School Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
69 mph
Jul 7, 1999
8:30 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An entire line of power poles down along McDowell Road between Longmore and Dobson roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
63 mph
Oct 25, 1998
3:40 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds collapsed a mobile home, and blew the roof off another home on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Phoenix, AZ
60 mph
Aug 28, 1998
6:09 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large area in the East Valley hit with high winds; 7 large trees knocked down in East Mesa and several power poles downed in Gilbert. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport(PHX) recorded a peak gust of 53 mph at 1811 MST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsdale, 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 85251

2 reports
F0 category
Feb 28, 2003
12:15 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85251
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous reports of funnel clouds sighted in Scottsdale and Carefree areas. One neighborhood, near Hayden and Indian Bend received roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
F0 category
May 23, 1992
4:18 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85251
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 85251 area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,976
Households21,742
Housing units26,456
Income
Median household income$89,151
$100k+ households42.8%
$150k+ households17.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,512
Attached single-family2,827
Small multifamily3,530
Large multifamily13,250
Mobile homes161
Housing mix
Single-family share24.6%
Attached-home share10.7%
Multifamily share63.4%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,701
Renter-occupied11,041
Vacant units4,714
Home value & age
Median home value$500,700
Owner homes $300k+76.4%
Owner homes $500k+50.1%
Owner homes $750k+22.6%
Median year built1978
Older-home share55%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,501
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85251 have on record?

Our records show 0 hail, 30 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85251, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2020.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85251?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85251 — 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 85251 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85251 — 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 85251 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85251 — 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 85251 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85251 — 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 85251, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85251, 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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