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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Scottsdale, AZ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Scottsdale, AZ from July 27, 1968 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Scottsdale, AZ · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Scottsdale, AZ

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.25 inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E North Scottsdale, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail at intersection of Thompson Peak and Paradise Lane. Extremely heavy rainfall with flooded parking lots.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N North Scottsdale, AZ
1.75″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
6:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf-ball sized hail leading to dented cars on Bell Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE North Scottsdale, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE North Scottsdale, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE North Scottsdale, AZ
1.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2022
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** PING-PONG BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S North Scottsdale, AZ
1.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2019
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 SE NORTH SCOTTSDALE. CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 SE NORTH SCOTTSDALE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE North Scottsdale, AZ
1.25″ hail
Oct 23, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: **DELAYED REPORT...QUARTER TO HALF-DOLLAR-SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF N PIMA RD. AND E HAPPY VALLEY RD. VIA TWITTER PHOTO AND VIDEO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE North Scottsdale, AZ
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2015
7:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Strong thunderstorms moved across the central portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 31st, and in addition to gusty damaging winds, some of the stronger storms produced large hail. According to a trained spotter, penny sized hail was observed about 2 miles north of Papago Park in far southern Scottsdale. The hail fell near the intersection of 60th Street and Thomas Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Papago Aaf Arpt, AZ
2.50″ hail
Oct 5, 2010
3:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This storm moved from south of Chandler to far north Scottsdale. As the storm moved through Scottsdale, the storm dropped up to tennis ball sized hail. The hail damaged hundreds of roofs and vehicles. Dozens of aircraft at Scottsdale airport were damaged by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.53 NE Scottsdale, AZ
1.25″ hail
Sep 22, 2007
1:35 PM MST-7
Hail report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Scottsdale Muni, 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 Scottsdale, AZ

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51 mph
Jul 21, 2026
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw North Scottsdale, AZ
58 mph
Sep 28, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Scottsdale, AZ
58 mph
Sep 2, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSDL Scottsdale Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW North Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2025
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Videos sent in showing multiple palo verde trees and branches down near Scottsdale Road and E Princess Drive. Wind gusts estimated around 50 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW North Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2024
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Report of trees down near Shea Blvd and L-101.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S North Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** A tree snapped and fell onto Indian School Rd... blocking one of the lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Power lines down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Very large tree was uprooted and fell onto a home... causing damage to the roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Several uprooted trees along 52nd St... near Thomas Rd... including one tree falling on a vehicle at Arcadia Montessori.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Power lines down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***Delayed Report*** 100-150 downed trees reported across the TPC Scottsdale Golf Course. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW North Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2023
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 inch diameter tree limb snapped on a large tree (time is approximate). Spotter ID: MAA14138.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Scottsdale, AZ
63 mph
Jul 27, 2023
5:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSDL Scottsdale Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW North Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2022
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** LARGE TREE FELL IN BETWEEN TWO CARS DUE TO STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Scottsdale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL POWER POLES BLOWN OVER TRAPPING 18 VEHICLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW North 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 Scottsdale, AZ

4 reports
F0 category
Feb 28, 2003
12:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Scottsdale, AZ
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
F2 category
Jan 17, 1993
12:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eighteen homes sustained damage, 4 with major damage, many trees and signs blown over by tornado. Most damage occurred when the tornado moved east from 59th and Clinton to 72nd and Cholla. Controllers from the nearby Scottsdale Airport watched this tornado move through this ,north Scottsdale residential area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Phoenix To, AZ
F0 category
May 23, 1992
4:18 PM MST
Tornado report for Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F0 category
May 4, 1976
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Scottsdale, AZ
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Scottsdale, AZ area census snapshot

People & households
Population242,169
Households117,787
Housing units138,422
Income
Median household income$107,372
$100k+ households40.5%
$150k+ households18.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached73,302
Attached single-family15,852
Small multifamily15,241
Large multifamily32,577
Mobile homes1,207
Housing mix
Single-family share53.0%
Attached-home share11.5%
Multifamily share34.6%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied79,585
Renter-occupied38,202
Vacant units20,635
Home value & age
Median home value$709,900
Owner homes $300k+89.6%
Owner homes $500k+71.5%
Owner homes $750k+45.9%
Median year built1990
Older-home share29.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars113,274
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 88 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Scottsdale, AZ, 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 Scottsdale?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Scottsdale, AZ is 2.50″. It was reported near Scottsdale, AZ on October 5, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Scottsdale — 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 Scottsdale address?

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