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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sun City, AZ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sun City, AZ from July 9, 1988 through September 26, 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
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sun City, AZ · 1988–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 26, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sun City, AZ

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2025
5:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of estimated quarter-sized hail in Sun Lakes. Location approximated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Sun City, AZ
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2011
6:08 PM MST-7
Hail report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A strong thunderstorm moved across Youngtown during the early evening hours on July 18 and generated gusty winds in excess of 50 mph. A trained weather spotter reported marble sized hail ranging from one half to one inch in diameter. Visibility was lowered to around one mile in blowing dust and some tree branches were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 W Sun City, 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 Sun City, AZ

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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Twitter post with a picture showed a large tree knocked over in Sun City near 108th Ave and Thunderbird Road. Diameter of trunk estimated to be 2-3 ft. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** LARGE TREE UPROOTED BY STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2018
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SW SUN CITY. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED. TREE WITH TRUNK DIAMETER OF 3-4 FEET KNOCKED DOWN AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF 108TH DR. AND THUNDERBIRD RD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR TO MATCH WINDS WITH BROKEN LINE OF STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2018
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 S SUN CITY. DELAYED REPORT. LARGE TREE WITH TRUNK DIAMETER OF 2-3 FEET KNOCKED OVER NEAR 103RD AVE. AND THUNDERBIRD RD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR TO MATCH WINDS WITH BROKEN LINE OF STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2018
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED. TREE WITH TRUNK DIAMETER OF 3-4 FEET KNOCKED DOWN AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF 108TH DR. AND THUNDERBIRD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2018
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LARGE TREE WITH TRUNK DIAMETER OF 2-3 FEET KNOCKED OVER NEAR 103RD AVE. AND THUNDERBIRD RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2018
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE WITH 8 INCH DIAMETER TRUNK KNOCKED DOWN AND PARTIALLY BLOCKING BEARDSLEY ROAD NEAR 95TH AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sun City, AZ
45 mph
Nov 4, 2013
7:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated thunderstorms developed across western Maricopa county during the early evening hours on November 4th, and the moved into the greater Phoenix area by 1900 MST. The storms affected communities such as Peoria and Surprise. A few storms generated gusty winds estimated to be in excess of 40 mph. According to local broadcast media, wind gusts blew down several trees which damaged cars at the Arrowhead Honda dealership located near the intersection of the Loop 101 and Bell Road. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.99 NE Sun City, AZ
56 mph
Jul 18, 2011
6:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms with damaging microburst winds moved through the Sun City area during the early evening hours on July 18th. The strong winds damaged a number of trees at several area golf courses. According to Brian Duthu, Director of golf, five trees, including palms and pines, were lost at Sun City North course. A peak wind gust of 56 mph was measured at the North course. Four trees were lost at the Lakes West golf course. In addition to the wind, locally heavy rain occurred with the storms. 1.65 inches of rain was recorded at the North course, however no significant flooding was reported with the heavy rainfall.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sun City, AZ
75 mph
Jul 29, 2010
4:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds over 70 mph in gusts were reported near the intersection of Jomax and 63rd Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.63 NNE Sun City, AZ
60 mph
Jul 26, 2005
5:50 PM MST
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down, trees uprooted, and shingles blown off roofs across a large portion of northwest Phoenix. At least 30 trees were downed by winds at the Palm Ridge Rrecreation Center in Sun City West. One automatic weather station at the White Tank mountains measured the 60 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sun City, AZ
81 mph
Sep 19, 1999
10:00 PM MST
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds gusted to 81 mph along with 1.9 inches of rain in Sun City West. Portions of two roofs were removed and dozens of trees were blown over at the Grandview Golf Course.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sun City, AZ
69 mph
Aug 30, 1999
6:45 PM MST
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds took down a few trees at Sun City golf courses. Small hail and heavy rain was also reported in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sun City, AZ
58 mph
Jul 14, 1996
10:41 PM MST
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sun City, AZ
UNK mph
Jul 9, 1988
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Sun City, AZ
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 Sun City, AZ

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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Sun City, AZ area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,018
Households23,267
Housing units27,085
Income
Median household income$52,111
$100k+ households27.5%
$150k+ households6.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,559
Attached single-family7,276
Small multifamily1,231
Large multifamily1,810
Mobile homes198
Housing mix
Single-family share61.1%
Attached-home share26.9%
Multifamily share11.2%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,277
Renter-occupied3,990
Vacant units3,818
Home value & age
Median home value$259,800
Owner homes $300k+34.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share88.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,003
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 15 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Sun City, AZ, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 26, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sun City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sun City, AZ is 1.00″. It was reported near Sun City, AZ on September 26, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sun City — 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 Sun City address?

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