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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Maricopa County, AZ
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Maricopa County, AZ from June 12, 1955 through September 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
190
Wind Reports
1,544
Tornado Reports
70
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Maricopa County, AZ · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 16, 2026
Hail Report Description: Reported slightly smaller than golf ball sized hail. Rounded down to half dollar size based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Wnw Goodyear, AZ
1.00″hail
Nov 21, 2025 1:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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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
1.75″hail
Nov 21, 2025 1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: ***Delayed Report*** Two reports of ping pong to golf ball sized hail along 202 WB between 24th and 40th street... with video evidence of hail dents on vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Ahwatukee Foothil, AZ
1.00″hail
Nov 18, 2025 10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: Report of hail between 0.5-1.0 inches in diameter. Hail also accumulated to cover the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Wittmann, AZ
1.00″hail
Oct 13, 2025 8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Arizona State Unive, AZ
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S North Scottsdale, AZ
1.00″hail
Aug 12, 2022 10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL... TIMING ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Paradise Valley, AZ
1.75″hail
Oct 8, 2021 12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** CHASER ESTIMATED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR RIGGS RD AND BULLARD AVE IN RAINBOW VALLEY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NNW Mobile, AZ
1.25″hail
Oct 6, 2021 1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL STONES ESTIMATED UP TO 1.25 INCHES IN DIAMETER. LOCATION AND TIMING BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Sky Harbor Airpor, AZ
1.50″hail
Oct 6, 2021 1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO FROM LOCAL JOURNALIST SHOWED HAIL IN HIS HAND. HE ESTIMATED THE SIZE AT 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. HAIL FELL FOR AROUND 5 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sky Harbor Airport, AZ
1.00″hail
Oct 6, 2021 1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Hail Report Description: VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF A COLLECTION OF HAIL WITH THE LARGEST STONES ESTIMATED AROUND 1 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Sky Harbor Airpor, 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.
Wind Report Description: Downed power lines in the area of Higley Road to 56th street and Adobe Road to Main Street in Mesa. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W East Mesa, AZ
55mph
Sep 13, 2026 12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Beardsley, AZ
60mph
Sep 12, 2026 11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UP565 4.4 W Gila Bend (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Gila Bend, AZ
66mph
Aug 20, 2026 5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: The automated weather station at Deer Valley Airport reported a maximum wind gust of 66 mph. ASOS station KDVT Phoenix Deer Vly.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Deer Valley, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 20, 2026 4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** Videos showed portions of the Marcos De Niza High School roofing torn off. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Tempe, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 20, 2026 4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** Parts of a roof at Waterstone Apartments near Dobson Rd and US 60 was torn off. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Tempe, AZ
63mph
Aug 20, 2026 4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: The automated weather station at Mesa Gateway airport reported a maximum wind gust of 63 mph. AWOS station KIWA Mesa Gateway Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Phoenix Mesa Gatew, AZ
59mph
Aug 20, 2026 4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: The automated weather station at Chandler Airport reported a maximum wind gust of 59 mph. AWOS station KCHD Chandler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Chandler, AZ
58mph
Aug 13, 2026 11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Union Pacific RR observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Gila Bend, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Spotter reported around 10 to 15 power poles downed along rail line near I-8 between MM111-114. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Gila Bend, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down.
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous flash flood report from 1 NW Gilbert to Thunderstorm Wind Damage. Large tree fell in the backyard of a home_ partially falling on the roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Gilbert, AZ
52mph
Aug 13, 2026 1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AT933 Mesa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Gilbert, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gilbert, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Gilbert, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Video shows street light pole fell and struck two vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Chandler, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Chandler, AZ
52mph
Aug 13, 2026 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW3161 Avondale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Avondale, AZ
63mph
Aug 13, 2026 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Mesonet station GW3424 PHOENIX RACEWAY INFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Avondale, AZ
56mph
Aug 11, 2026 8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBXK Buckeye.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Buckeye, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 7:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Several large trees uprooted_ blocking lanes of E Cactus Road near the intersection of Cactus Road and N Tatum Boulevard. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nnw Paradise Valley, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Downed power pole and powerlines along with a large uprooted tree near the intersection of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W North Scottsdale, AZ
65mph
Aug 11, 2026 3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: A privately owned automated weather station along the Union Pacific Railroad south of Interstate 8 reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Sentinel, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Semi truck blown over on its side along Interstate 8 at MM 97.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Sentinel, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Semi truck blown over on its side along Interstate 8 at MM 90.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Sentinel, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: ***Delayed report*** Train derailment with 55 derailed cars_ most of which had double-stacked shipping crates blown over/off the cars. No injuries. Timing based on nearby severe wind measurements.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 E Sentinel, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: Semi truck blown over on its side along Interstate 8 at MM 87.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Sentinel, AZ
58mph
Aug 11, 2026 3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: A privately owned automated weather station along Union Pacific Railroad south of Interstate 8 reported a wind gust to 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Sentinel, AZ
72mph
Aug 10, 2026 4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBXK Buckeye.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Buckeye, 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 Maricopa County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Nov 18, 2025 11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** Public sent a video of a brief tornado near the intersection of HWY 60 and N 439th Avenue in Forepaugh... AZ. This tornado crossed HWY 60 and produced EF-0 damage at a property on the north side of the highway. Damage included a flipped RV trailer... minor damage to other vehicles... and loss of a garage roof. Wind speeds with this tornado were estimated between 80-85 mph. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 E Aguila, AZ
UNKcategory
Jul 24, 2020 11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF A NON-SUPERCELLULAR... LANDSPOUT TORNADO WAS PROVIDED BY A VIEWER TO A LOCAL BROADCAST STATION ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 87 NEAR THE BUSH HIGHWAY JUNCTION. UPON FURTHER ANALYSIS OF RADAR AND VIDEO EVIDENCE... THIS LANDSPOUT FORMED ALONG A SOUTHWESTWARD MOVING OUTFLOW BOUNDARY AT A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE FROM THE PARENT STORM. RADAR ANALYSIS DETERMINED THE VERTICAL STRETCHING OF BAROCLINICALLY GENERATED SURFACE VORTICITY WAS ENHANCED BY INCIPIENT UPDRAFTS ALONG AND IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE ADVANCING OUTFLOW BOUNDARY... WHICH LIKELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDSPOUT. THUS... FORMATION OF THIS LANDSPOUT TORNADO ASSUMED PROCESSES ASSOCIATED WITH BOTH LANDSPOUTS AND GUSTNADOES... BUT DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS VERTICAL EXTENT OF THE ROTATING VORTEX EXTENDING UP TO THE CLOUD BASE CLEARLY SEEN IN VIDEO EVIDENCE... CONFIDENCE IS HIGH IN THIS CLASSIFICATION. THE LANDSPOUT TORNADO APPEARS TO HAVE REMAINED OVER OPEN DESERT TO THE EAST OF HIGHWAY 87.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Saguaro Lake, AZ
UNKcategory
Dec 13, 2019 11:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: *** DELAYED REPORT *** MINOR DAMAGE REPORTED BY PUBLIC IN SOCIAL MEDIA ALONG BEARDSLEY RD. TIME BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Deer Valley, AZ
UNKcategory
Nov 30, 2019 11:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: *** DELAYED REPORT *** POWER POLES DOWN... MULTIPLE TREES DOWN; ROOF DAMAGE. TIMES BASED ON KIWA DOPPLER RADAR COUPLETS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Queen Creek, AZ
UNKcategory
Nov 30, 2019 11:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: *** DELAYED REPORT *** ROTATIONAL DAMAGE NOTED IN SURVEY... TIMES FROM KIWA AND TPHX RADAR COUPLET TRACK. SMALL TREES DAMAGED IN 2 SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOTS. MULTIPLE SPOTTER REPORTS OF DAMAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Higley, AZ
UNKcategory
Nov 30, 2019 10:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: *** DELAYED REPORT *** MULTIPLE DAMAGE LOCATIONS SPREAD SPORADICALLY OVER 7 MILE TRACK. NUMEROUS TREES DIAMETER UP TO 3 FEET WIDE DOWNED AND ROOFS REMOVED AND DAMAGED. ESTIMATED EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Paradise Valley, AZ
UNKcategory
Sep 23, 2019 7:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ***DELAYED REPORT*** TORNADO ON GROUND FOR 2 MINUTES... ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH 1 MILE... WIDTH 100 YARDS. TREES UPROOTED... ROOF DAMAGE NOTED. WITNESSES REPORTED UP TO 3 FUNNEL CLOUDS WITH AT LEAST 1 TOUCHING DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE New River, AZ
UNKcategory
Jul 30, 2019 11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT...VERY WEAK LANDSPOUT OBSERVED NE OF VANTAGE POINT FROM VIDEO TAKEN IN FAR SW CHANDLER. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Chandler, AZ
UNKcategory
Oct 23, 2018 11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ** DELAYED REPORT ** EF0 LANDSPOUT TORNADO FORMED IN GLENDALE AND CROSSED NORTHERN END OF AIRPORT RUNWAY. EVIDENCE INCLUDES TERMINAL DOPPLER RADAR... VISUAL REPORT FROM AIRPORT TOWER... AND VIDEOS SUPPLIED BY PUBLIC AND MEDIA. NO DAMAGE REPORTS RECEIVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Youngtown, AZ
UNKcategory
Aug 4, 2017 12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: VIDEO EVIDENCE CORROBORATED WITH TPHX DATA SUPPORT BRIEF LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Phoenix, AZ
EF0category
Oct 6, 2015 12:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on October 6th; due to stronger than normal wind fields aloft and elevated instability some of the stronger storms initially produced funnel clouds. However, according to a trained weather spotter and emergency responders located just to the west of Estrella Mountain Regional Park, one of the funnel clouds continued to develop until it touched the ground, forming a land spout tornado. The tornado, which formed in the Rainbow Valley area, was very short lived with a path length less than one mile; no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.97 SSE Liberty, AZ
EF0category
Mar 1, 2014 12:40 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong upper level low pressure system moved slowly east across Arizona on Saturday March 1st, and it led to the formation of isolated severe thunderstorms across the greater Phoenix area. Due to strong wind shear and modest instability, a small EF0 tornado developed in east Mesa. The tornado had a very short track, less than one mile, and touched down near Extension road and Main Street in the Palm Cove apartment complex. The tornado knocked down a number of large trees, ripped spanish roofing tiles off of a number of apartment units, and sent an empty hot tub flying 1300 feet across the apartment complex. Several eyewitnesses saw the tornado and the flying hot tub. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 NW Mc Queen, AZ
EF1category
Jul 29, 2010 5:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the Wintersburg area just south of Interstate 10. Considerable damage was reported in the area between Salome highway and I-10...mostly near 355th Avenue. The NWS survey found damage to be EF-1. One man was injured when his home was destroyed. Several homes had roofs lifted off and automobiles were picked up and moved.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.72 ESE Wintersburg, AZ
F0category
Feb 28, 2003 12:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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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
F0category
Jul 14, 1995 1:40 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: A flight service employee reported that a funnel cloud briefly touched the ground as a tornado in open country south of Gila Bend.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gila Bend, AZ
F1category
Feb 13, 1995 3:08 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Survey Team concluded a weak (F1) tornado occurred at the General Motors Desert Proving Grounds facility. Moderate damage was observed. A roof was damaged and about 20 vehicles were damaged and moved around. One vehicle was lifted, moved several feet, and set down inside a roped off area containing solar exposure equipment. The tornado moved northeast and lasted about five minutes. Damage was initially estimated around $200,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Phoenix, AZ
F0category
Mar 7, 1994 1:28 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: A pilot reported a weak tornado briefly touching down just south of the Foothills Golf Course. Some roof damage occurred to a large maintenance building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Phoenix, AZ
F0category
Feb 8, 1994 1:18 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: A strong winter storm moved across the state and spawned a tornado in the small town of El Mirage. Damage was mainly limited to roofs, although the tornado was strong enough to move a parked pickup truck about six feet and damaged a metal storage shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Phoenix, AZ
F0category
Feb 8, 1993 6:04 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: A sheriff's deputy was the first to spot this weak tornado in this area. The New River residents described the sound as similar to a freight train. The tornado created a suction that made it impossible to open a door for a brief period. A palo verde tree was uprooted and the tornado lifted the roof off a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New River, AZ
F0category
Jan 18, 1993 1:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: New River area residents watched this weak tornado move north.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Phoenix, AZ
F2category
Jan 17, 1993 12:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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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
F1category
May 23, 1992 4:40 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F0category
May 23, 1992 4:18 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F0category
Feb 13, 1992 3:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AZ
F0category
Feb 13, 1992 2:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, 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
F0category
Feb 13, 1992 1:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, 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
F0category
Jan 6, 1992 3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, 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
F1category
Jan 6, 1992 3:08 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, 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
F0category
Sep 3, 1990 6:10 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, 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
F0category
Jan 4, 1989 12:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Maricopa County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Maricopa County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Maricopa County have on record?
Our records show 190 hail, 1,544 wind, and 70 tornado reports in Maricopa County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Maricopa County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Maricopa County is 3.00″. It was reported near West Chandler, AZ on October 5, 2010.
A storm report showed up near my home in Maricopa County — 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 Maricopa County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Maricopa County — 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 Maricopa County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Maricopa County — 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 Maricopa County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Maricopa County — 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 Maricopa County, AZ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Maricopa County, 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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