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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85281

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85281 from September 4, 1975 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85281 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85281

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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 85281

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Jul 21, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large apartment awning damaged. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Arizona State Unive, AZ
71 mph
Oct 13, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SRP01 1.8 NW Arizona State University (SRP).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Arizona State Uni, AZ
UNK mph
Oct 13, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large uprooted trees... with some of the trees bringing down powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Arizona State Unive, AZ
UNK mph
Oct 13, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and trees down as well as powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Arizona State Univ, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 26, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted at the Arizona State University campus.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arizona State Universit, AZ
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Sep 7, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Large dead tree fell... damaging a cinderblock wall... a couple motorcycles... and brought down a power line. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Arizona State Uni, AZ
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Jul 9, 2018
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR UNIVERSITY AND MCCLINTOCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Arizona State Uni, AZ
64 mph
Aug 31, 2015
8:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms moved across the southeast portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 31st, and some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds. Some of the winds damaged trees in the area around the Arizona State University campus in north Tempe. At 2030MT, a member of the public reported that gusty winds downed trees and blew shingles off of roofs near the intersection of Mill Avenue and Broadway Road in north Tempe. The winds were estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. About 30 minutes earlier, the public reported that gusty winds downed trees along University Avenue between Priest Drive and the Loop 202, about 2 miles west of the college campus.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Tempe, AZ
64 mph
Aug 31, 2015
7:58 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered strong thunderstorms developed across the central portion of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 31st, and some of them affected north Tempe, around Arizona State University. The storms produced gusty outflow winds in excess of 60 mph. A trained weather spotter 1 mile northwest of Arizona State University estimated that sustained winds reached 65 mph at the intersection of Roosevelt and First Street in Tempe. The spotter did not indicate that damage occurred due to the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.21 SE Kendall, AZ
70 mph
Aug 31, 2015
7:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered strong thunderstorms moved across the central portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 31st, and they affected the community of Tempe. Some of the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds in excess of 60 mph; the winds blew down numerous trees. According to a trained weather spotter 2 miles northwest of the Tempe Marketplace in north Tempe, damaging winds estimated to be as high as 70 mph blew down numerous large trees along Scottsdale Road south of east McKellips Road. At the same time, a report from the public indicated numerous large trees down near 68th Street and McKellips. Additionally, at 1950MST another public report indicated that strong winds downed a streetlight pole on College Avenue just north of Curry Road, near the Arizona State University campus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 N Tempe, AZ
64 mph
Aug 12, 2014
5:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms affected the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon and evening hours on August 12th, and some of them affected the community of Tempe. In addition to heavy rain, the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds. A National Weather Service employee reported that thunderstorms winds, estimated to be at least 60 mph, downed a 25 foot tall tree at the intersection of Rural Road and Broadway Road in north Tempe. The tree had a diameter of approximately one and a half feet. No injuries were reported due to the fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Tempe, AZ
60 mph
Aug 3, 2014
6:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85281
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon and early evening hours on August 3rd, and some of them affected the community of Tempe. The stronger storms produced gusty and damaging winds, with peak gusts estimated to be at least 60 mph. According to a local broadcast media report, thunderstorm winds blew down several trees at the Apache Station apartments, located about 2 miles southeast of the Tempe Marketplace. The falling trees resulted in two injuries; one man's finger was broken as a tree fell, and another woman was injured when a tree was blown into the pool at the apartment complex. Additionally, the media reported that strong thunderstorm winds blew off half of the roof at an animal hospital near the Apache Station apartment complex.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.41 ENE Tempe, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 4, 1975
6:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 85281
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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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 85281

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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 85281 area census snapshot

People & households
Population70,726
Households28,444
Housing units32,475
Income
Median household income$59,084
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,436
Attached single-family3,368
Small multifamily6,521
Large multifamily15,521
Mobile homes602
Housing mix
Single-family share19.8%
Attached-home share10.4%
Multifamily share67.9%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,774
Renter-occupied21,670
Vacant units4,031
Home value & age
Median home value$364,200
Owner homes $300k+66.7%
Owner homes $500k+21.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built1988
Older-home share36.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars24,750
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85281 have on record?

Our records show 0 hail, 13 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85281, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85281?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85281 — 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 85281 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85281 — 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 85281 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85281 — 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 85281 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85281 — 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 85281, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85281, 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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