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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 85282

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 85282 from May 19, 1956 through November 21, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 85282 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 21, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 85282

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 21, 2025
1:51 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 E Tempe. A photo shows a few of the largest hail stones found... measuring up to 1.00 inches in diameter. There was also a lot of 0.5 inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Tempe, AZ
0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2003
6:34 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tempe, AZ
1.25″ hail
Oct 25, 1998
3:25 PM MST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail reported in Mesa and Tempe.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tempe, AZ
1.75″ hail
May 20, 1992
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 1986
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
0.75″ hail
Sep 21, 1974
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.25″ hail
Sep 13, 1974
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 10, 1972
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 85282

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UNK mph
Oct 13, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed Report*** Several very large trees fell over onto the buildings within the Sentry Apartment Complex... causing extensive damage to several individual apartments and trapping people inside. More than 130 people were displaced from their homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Tempe, AZ
UNK mph
Oct 13, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of a building complex was partially torn off. There was substantial damage to the businesses located inside the complex. Roof material being blown onto the parking lot caused damage to several parked vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Guadalupe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2020
2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT***...VERY LARGE TREE DOWN ON AN APARTMENT COMPLEX BUILDING WITH A TRUNK DIAMETER OF OVER A FOOT NEAR RURAL AND SOUTHERN. TIME OF PEAK 55-60 MPH GUST ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tempe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2018
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE EUCALYPTUS TREE KNOCKED OVER ONTO APARTMENT BUILDING NEAR MILL AVE. AND SOUTHERN AVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Tempe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2018
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASPHALT SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF NEAR MCCLINTOCK RD. AND BROADWAY RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Tempe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2018
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER OUTAGE MCCLINTOCK DR. AND APACHE BLVD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Arizona State Unive, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2018
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT 1924 E. WESLEYAN DR.... TEMPE... FLAGPOLE SNAPPED IN HALF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Tempe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2018
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH ON LIGHT RAIL... APACHE BLVD. NEAR/E. OF MCCLINTOCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Arizona State Unive, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2017
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: UPROOTED TREE FELL AND DAMAGED A PARKED VEHICLE AT ARIZONA MILLS MALL. TIME APPROX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Guadalupe, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2016
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REC'D REPORT OF A VERY LARGE PINE TREE BRANCH RIPPED OFF THE TRUNK...OTHER TREE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE AREA ALSO REPORTED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Tempe, AZ
60 mph
Jul 19, 2016
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 MEDIUM SIZED TREES BLOWN OVER INTO THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Guadalupe, AZ
75 mph
Aug 31, 2015
7:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, including the community of Tempe, during the evening hours on August 31st. Due to a favorable combination of elevated moisture, instability, and wind fields aloft, the stronger storms produced gusty and damaging microburst winds which were estimated to reach as high as 75 mph at times. The microburst winds produced significant damage across the northern portion of Tempe. According to an article in the Arizona Republic, very strong winds ripped off part of the roof at the Integrity Charter School in Tempe. City spokeswoman Melissa Quillard reported that the Tempe Center for the Arts sustained roof damage and about one half of the trees around the center were damaged. Finally, it was reported that the pedestrian and bicycle bridge across Tempe Town Lake was significantly damaged by the microburst winds. Repairs to the bridge were estimated at one quarter of a million dollars; the bridge was closed and will remain closed until futher notice. No injuries were reported as a result of the damaging winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tempe, AZ
64 mph
Aug 27, 2015
4:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms moved across the central portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on August 27th; due to a favorable combination of elevated instability and wind fields aloft, the stronger storms produced strong, gusty and damaging microburst winds. One community especially impacted by the damaging winds was Tempe. At 1635MST, local broadcast media reported that a large tree was uprooted 1 mile to the southeast of Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe. Wind gusts were estimated to be as high as 65 mph. Minor structural damage was also reported. About 30 minutes later, the media reported that more trees were blown down 1 mile southeast of Tempe.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Peterson, AZ
64 mph
Jun 27, 2015
6:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon and evening hours on June 27th, and some of them affected the town of Tempe. The stronger storms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be at least 65 mph in strength. According to a trained weather spotter about 2 miles east of central Tempe, at 1845MST a tree was blown down on Apache Boulevard between McClintock and Rural Roads. About 15 minutes later, strong winds blew down some large tree branches at least 2 inches in diameter in Scottsdale, at the intersection of Thomas and 67th Place.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 E Tempe, AZ
75 mph
Aug 3, 2014
6:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 85282
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 3rd, and some of the stronger storms affected the community of Tempe. The storms produced damaging microburst winds that were estimated to reach 70 mph at times. Several reports of damage were received from the public, mostly in the area about 2 miles to the east of Tempe. The damage reports all occurred at approximately 1815MST. According to public reports, a two foot in diameter tree was uprooted, and when it fell it damaged a stone wall. Additionally, two large trees were blown down, causing damage to a cinder block wall and a swimming pool. Many other large trees in the area were also blown down. Finally, another public report indicated that a power pole was snapped in east central Tempe at the intersection of South River Drive and Southern Avenue. This location was on Southern Avenue between McClintock Drive and the Loop 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.86 ESE Tempe, 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 85282

1 reports
F0 category
Feb 13, 1992
2:50 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 85282
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 85282 area census snapshot

People & households
Population54,501
Households23,631
Housing units25,667
Income
Median household income$79,084
$100k+ households46.0%
$150k+ households18.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,800
Attached single-family2,657
Small multifamily3,879
Large multifamily7,293
Mobile homes1,038
Housing mix
Single-family share42.1%
Attached-home share10.4%
Multifamily share43.5%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,822
Renter-occupied12,809
Vacant units2,036
Home value & age
Median home value$370,000
Owner homes $300k+67.3%
Owner homes $500k+23.4%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1977
Older-home share59.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,897
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 85282 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 38 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 85282, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 21, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 85282?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 85282 is 1.75″. It was reported near Tempe, AZ on May 20, 1992.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 85282 — 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 85282 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 85282 — 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 85282 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 85282 — 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 85282 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 85282 — 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 85282, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 85282, 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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