Phoenix, Arizona Hail Report and Map: October 22, 2026
Was there hail in Phoenix, AZ on October 22, 2026? Radar estimated hail up to 1.09 inches inside the town limits of Phoenix on October 22, 2026 (Eastern time). Radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch covered 4% of the town. Across the report area, the maximum radar estimate was 1.47 inches. The strongest part of the swath was about 45 miles north of Phoenix, AZ.
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Hail estimates at a glance
| Storm date (Eastern time) | October 22, 2026 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Maximum radar estimate across the area | 1.47 inches; strongest part of the swath about 45 miles north of Phoenix, AZ |
| Maximum radar estimate inside Phoenix | 1.09 inches |
| Share of Phoenix with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch | 4% |
| County coverage includes (0.5 inch or larger) | Maricopa County (64 sq mi) and Yavapai County (15 sq mi) |
| Area with radar estimates of 0.5 inch or larger | about 79 square miles |
| Source | NOAA MRMS radar hail estimates (MESH) |
Which towns had hail on October 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon City, AZ | Yavapai County | 1.16 inches | 22% |
| Phoenix, AZ | Maricopa County | 1.09 inches | 4% |
| New River, AZ | Maricopa County | 1.01 inches | 14% |
| Peoria, AZ | Maricopa County | 0.96 inch | 8% |
How big was the hail in Phoenix?
Radar estimated hail up to 1.09 inches inside the town limits of Phoenix. Among the listed towns, the highest estimate was 1.16 inches inside the limits of Black Canyon City. A town's maximum isn't an estimate for every home. Check the swath for estimates around an address.
This report shares at least one town with the report for October 21, 2026. Storm dates run from midnight to midnight Eastern time, so a late-evening storm farther west can appear under two dates. See the Phoenix, AZ report for October 21, 2026.
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.