Hail in Maricopa County, Arizona
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Maricopa County on 50 days since October 2020. That is more than 84% of US counties. It ranks 10 of 15 in Arizona.
The largest radar estimate was 3 inches on October 21, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was October 21, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | 3 in |
| October 5, 2021 | 2.85 in |
| August 30, 2026 | 2.15 in |
| September 26, 2025 | 2.1 in |
| September 23, 2022 | 1.95 in |
| October 20, 2026 | 1.85 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 59 hail reports since October 2020, and 49 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Arizona
- Gila County: 138 days
- Santa Cruz County: 112 days
- Cochise County: 105 days
- Graham County: 103 days
- Yavapai County: 93 days
- Pinal County: 88 days