Phoenix, Arizona Hail Report and Map: October 21, 2026
Was there hail in Phoenix, AZ on October 21, 2026? Radar estimated hail up to 2.98 inches inside the town limits of Phoenix on October 21, 2026 (Eastern time). Radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch covered 26% of the town.
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Hail estimates at a glance
| Storm date (Eastern time) | October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Maximum radar estimate across the area | 2.98 inches; strongest part of the swath about 8 miles north of Phoenix, AZ |
| Maximum radar estimate inside Phoenix | 2.98 inches |
| Share of Phoenix with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch | 26% |
| County coverage includes (0.5 inch or larger) | Maricopa County (654 sq mi), Gila County (535 sq mi), Coconino County (188 sq mi), Yavapai County (172 sq mi), Navajo County (76 sq mi) and Pinal County (26 sq mi) |
| Area with radar estimates of 0.5 inch or larger | about 1,637 square miles |
| Area with radar estimates of 1 inch or larger | about 495 square miles |
| Source | NOAA MRMS radar hail estimates (MESH) |
Which towns had hail on October 21, 2026?
Radar estimated hail of at least 0.5 inch inside these town limits, using U.S. Census boundaries. Each percentage is the share of town area with those estimates.
| Town | County | Maximum radar estimate inside town limits | Town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | Maricopa County | 2.98 inches | 26% |
| Glendale, AZ | Maricopa County | 2.55 inches | 14% |
| Tonto Basin, AZ | Gila County | 2.4 inches | 79% |
| Scottsdale, AZ | Maricopa County | 2.06 inches | 22% |
| Mesa, AZ | Maricopa County | 1.93 inches | 36% |
| Mead Ranch, AZ | 1.92 inches | 100% | |
| Star Valley, AZ | Gila County | 1.72 inches | 81% |
| Chandler, AZ | Maricopa County | 1.59 inches | 22% |
| Pine, AZ | Gila County | 1.59 inches | 17% |
| Gilbert, AZ | Maricopa County | 1.56 inches | 13% |
| Christopher Creek, AZ | 1.52 inches | 96% | |
| Hunter Creek, AZ | 1.52 inches | 100% | |
| Tolleson, AZ | Maricopa County | 1.44 inches | 33% |
| Strawberry, AZ | Gila County | 1.3 inches | 62% |
| Payson, AZ | Gila County | 1.23 inches | 100% |
| Mesa del Caballo, AZ | Gila County | 1.22 inches | 100% |
| Gisela, AZ | Gila County | 1.02 inches | 50% |
| Roosevelt, AZ | 1.02 inches | 82% | |
| Maricopa Colony, AZ | 0.89 inch | 22% | |
| Bear Flat, AZ | 0.89 inch | 100% | |
| Tempe, AZ | Maricopa County | 0.79 inch | 1% |
| New River, AZ | Maricopa County | 0.78 inch | 2% |
| Freedom Acres, AZ | 0.78 inch | 39% | |
| Maricopa, AZ | Pinal County | 0.77 inch | 5% |
How big was the hail in Phoenix?
Radar estimated hail up to 2.98 inches inside the town limits of Phoenix. The maximum estimates in Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert were 1.93 inches or less. A town's maximum isn't an estimate for every home. Check the swath for estimates around an address.
Towns near the hail
The strongest part of the swath was within 15 miles of these towns. Distances and directions run from each town to that part of the swath.
- Peoria, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 7 miles east of town
- Tempe Junction, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 14 miles northwest of town
- Surprise, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 13 miles southeast of town
- Sun City, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 9 miles east of town
- El Mirage, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 12 miles east of town
- Sun City West, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 14 miles southeast of town
- Paradise Valley, AZ: strongest radar estimates about 11 miles west of town
Data source and limits
We use NOAA's MRMS radar product MESH (Maximum Estimated Size of Hail) for hail-size estimates. Each town's figure is the maximum inside its Census town limits. The percentage is the town area with estimates of at least 0.5 inch. A town's maximum isn't an estimate for every home. Each storm date covers one calendar day in Eastern time. A late-evening storm west of the Eastern time zone can appear under two dates. Radar estimates don't confirm hail on the ground or roof damage. Hail of 0.5 to 0.75 inch can damage roofs, especially older roofs. An estimate below 1 inch doesn't rule out damage. Read how we calculate sizes and times.