Hail in Glendale, AZ
Hail turns up in Glendale on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Glendale since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on September 26, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was November 19, 2025.
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About Glendale, AZ
Glendale sits in the Phoenix metro, on the Sonoran Desert floor of the Salt River Valley. Hail is uncommon; the region's heat and dryness limit most storms, with the late-summer monsoon offering the main chance for any to form. The Phoenix (KIWA) radar covers the area from about 39 miles to the southeast.
The hail record for Glendale, AZ
Hail is a recurring threat in Glendale, with 7 confirmed events on record since 2025.
The hail clusters in September; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Glendale?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Glendale area since 2025.
When is hail season in Glendale?
Hail in Glendale is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Glendale?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on September 26, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Glendale's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Glendale's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Glendale this year?
Glendale's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Glendale in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Glendale so far in 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Glendale, AZ
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Glendale's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.