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Phoenix & Deming Hailstorms
Hail maps, official National Weather Service reports and damage from the October 20–21, 2026 Phoenix, Arizona hailstorms and the October 19, 2026 Deming, New Mexico hailstorm and tornado. Blackstone teams are working in both areas now.
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Phoenix metro, Arizona · Storm 1 of 2
Phoenix, AZ Hailstorms: October 20–21, 2026
Two rounds of severe storms hammered the Valley in under 24 hours. Hail up to 2 inches was reported to the National Weather Service in north Phoenix and Mesa, and one witness near Metrocenter described baseball-size hail.
Back-to-back supercells hit the Phoenix metro area on Tuesday night, October 20, and again on Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2026. The National Weather Service logged 20 hail reports across the Valley, with stones measured up to 2 inches across, about the size of a hen egg.
The Wednesday storm was the most destructive. Between about 3:25 and 3:45 PM, hail and 60 mph winds tore through north Phoenix, Glendale and Deer Valley. Windows shattered, hail punched holes in siding, trees were uprooted, and nearly every car in one Metrocenter parking lot was damaged.
Damage reported
- Shattered windows and windshields at an apartment complex near 19th Avenue and Peoria
- Hail punched holes in home siding and blew into a home’s hallway in north Phoenix
- Nearly every car in one Metrocenter parking lot damaged; vehicles towed
- Extensive damage to a Family Dollar store and surrounding homes
- Trees uprooted near 28th Avenue and Peoria and near 31st Avenue and Bethany Home Road
- Large trees fell onto cars and a carport at a Mesa apartment complex
- Stadium lights toppled at Quail Run Park in Mesa
Areas affected: North PhoenixDeer ValleyNorth MountainMetrocenterGlendalePeoriaMesaChandlerGilbertTempe
Elsewhere in Arizona the same system dropped golf-ball-size hail (1.75") in Flagstaff on the morning of October 21, 1.5-inch hail near Prescott early on October 20, and quarter-size hail near Show Low, Safford, Clifton and Punkin Center.
Dots are official NWS hail reports, sized by hail diameter. Shaded outlines show the area those reports cover; they are not radar-estimated swaths. Tap a dot for details. Pinch or use + / − to zoom.
Storm timeline
Hail begins in the East Valley: dime to quarter size at Arizona Avenue and Elliot Road in Chandler, and quarter size in southwest Mesa.
A pile of 1 to 2 inch hailstones is photographed in east Mesa. Wind uproots trees onto cars at a Mesa apartment complex and topples stadium lights at Quail Run Park.
A second supercell drops quarter-size hail in Glendale and Peoria, then intensifies over north Phoenix.
Hail estimated at 2 inches is photographed northeast of Glendale. One witness near Metrocenter described baseball-size hail.
Golf-ball-size hail (1.75") continues east of Deer Valley as the storm moves through north Phoenix.
More than 2,400 APS and nearly 2,000 SRP customers are without power.
News coverage & video
All 20 NWS hail reports for this storm
| Date | Time | Location | Hail | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | 10:10 PM | 3 W Gilbert (Arizona Ave & Elliot, Chandler) | 1.00″ | Dime to quarter size. |
| Oct 20 | 10:10 PM | 3 SW Mesa | 1.00″ | mPING report. |
| Oct 20 | 10:22 PM | 3 ENE Mesa | 1.00″ | Photo of a measured 1-inch stone. |
| Oct 20 | 10:25 PM | 3 ENE Mesa | 2.00″ | Photo of a pile of stones about 1 to 2 inches. |
| Oct 21 | 3:25 PM | 5 NE Glendale | 1.00″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:25 PM | 4 ENE Peoria | 1.00″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:30 PM | 6 SSE Deer Valley | 1.25″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:30 PM | 5 SSW Deer Valley | 1.25″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:30 PM | 4 SSE Deer Valley | 1.75″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:32 PM | 2 NE Glendale | 1.00″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:32 PM | 4 NE Glendale | 1.50″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:34 PM | 4 NE Glendale | 2.00″ | Photo; largest stone estimated at 2 inches. |
| Oct 21 | 3:35 PM | 4 S Deer Valley | 1.50″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:40 PM | 3 SE Deer Valley | 1.25″ | Photo next to a tape measure. |
| Oct 21 | 3:40 PM | 3 ESE Deer Valley | 1.00″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:40 PM | 3 ENE Deer Valley | 1.25″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:42 PM | 4 E Deer Valley | 1.75″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:43 PM | 5 SE Deer Valley | 1.00″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:45 PM | 5 E Deer Valley | 1.75″ | |
| Oct 21 | 3:45 PM | 5 ENE Deer Valley | 1.50″ |
Phoenix Hail Damage? Our Teams Are in the Valley Now.
Blackstone crews are already working in north Phoenix, Glendale, Deer Valley and the East Valley. Get a free hail inspection, photo documentation for your insurance claim, and emergency protection for broken windows and roofs.
Luna County, New Mexico · Storm 2 of 2
Deming, NM Hailstorm & Tornado: October 19, 2026
A tornado-warned supercell crossed Luna County on Monday evening, October 19, bringing a confirmed tornado west of Deming, hail up to golf-ball size, 70 mph wind gusts and flash flooding.
On the evening of Monday, October 19, 2026, a severe supercell moved east across Luna County. Emergency management confirmed a tornado on the ground about 8 miles west of Deming at 5:50 PM, and the National Weather Service in El Paso warned of hail as large as golf balls.
The tornado did not reach town, but the hail did. Deming News reported widespread damage to residential roofs, skylights and vehicles, and torrential rain flooded streets and closed highways across the region. In an area that rarely sees tornado warnings, many homes have no basement, and damage was still being assessed the next day.
Damage reported
- Widespread damage to residential roofs across the Deming area
- Shattered skylights reported by residents
- Damaged and dented vehicles throughout town
- Flooded streets and damaged homes and trees from torrential rain
- NM 80 overtopped with water and downed power lines; NM 9 closed for 12 miles near Animas
- The full extent of the damage was still being assessed on October 20
Areas affected: DemingLuna CountySunshineGageI-10 corridorColumbusLas Cruces west mesa
Dots are official NWS hail reports, sized by hail diameter. Shaded outlines show the area those reports cover; they are not radar-estimated swaths. The tornado marker and track are approximate, based on the NWS warning. Tap a dot for details. Pinch or use + / − to zoom.
Storm timeline
NWS El Paso issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Luna County, including Deming and I-10 between mile markers 65 and 86: 70 mph gusts and ping-pong-ball-size hail.
Tornado Warning issued. Emergency management confirms a tornado on the ground about 8 miles west of Deming, moving east at 25 mph. Golf-ball-size hail warned.
The warning is updated with the confirmed tornado near Deming, still moving east.
Quarter to half-dollar-size hail (1.25") is photographed 1 mile west of Deming.
The Tornado Warning expires. Flooding closes the NM 180 underpass near downtown Deming.
A commercial vehicle rolls over on I-10, 23 miles west of Deming. Storms continue toward Las Cruces until about 8:45 PM.
All 1 NWS hail report for this storm
| Date | Time | Location | Hail | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | 6:10 PM | 1 W Deming | 1.25″ | Social media photo of quarter to half-dollar-size hail. |
Deming Hail Damage? We Have People on the Ground.
Blackstone has a team in Deming and Luna County right now. We inspect roofs and skylights for free, document the damage for your insurance claim, and seal leaks before the next rain.
After the hail
What to Do If Your Property Was Hit
Stay safe
Stay off damaged roofs and away from broken glass and downed lines.
Document
Photograph roofs, windows, siding and cars with the date before any cleanup.
Protect
Cover broken windows and roof openings so rain does not add water damage.
Inspect
Get a free roof inspection. Hail damage is often invisible from the ground.
File the claim
Report the damage to your insurer. We meet the adjuster and document everything.
We can help
Free Hail Damage Inspection
Blackstone has people on the ground in the Phoenix metro and in Deming right now. We will inspect your roof, skylights, siding and windows at no cost, document every bit of damage for your insurance claim, and meet your adjuster on site.
If the storm left an opening, we can seal it the same day with emergency tarping or shrink wrap. Then we handle the repair from start to finish.
Questions
Hail Damage FAQ
Does insurance cover hail damage from the Phoenix and Deming storms?
Hail is a sudden, accidental event, so it is generally covered by homeowners and commercial property policies, subject to your deductible and policy terms. Document the damage with dated photos and report it to your insurer promptly.
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
Look for dents on gutters, vents, AC units and cars. Those usually mean the roof was hit too. Shingles show dark bruises and granule loss; tile cracks; metal dents. A free inspection documents damage you cannot see from the ground.
What size hail damages a roof?
Hail about 1 inch (quarter size) and larger can damage shingles, skylights and vehicles. The Phoenix storms produced hail up to 2 inches, and golf-ball-size hail was warned in Deming.
How long do I have to file a hail claim?
Deadlines depend on your policy and state, but report damage as soon as possible. Early, dated documentation links the damage to the October 2026 storms.
Can Blackstone help with my insurance claim?
Yes. We document the damage with photos and measurements, meet your adjuster on site, and complete the repairs once the claim is approved.
Sources
Hail sizes, times and locations come from preliminary National Weather Service local storm reports compiled by NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, and may be revised. Damage details are from the news reports linked above.
- NOAA SPC storm reports, October 20, 2026
- NOAA SPC storm reports, October 21, 2026
- NOAA SPC storm reports, October 19, 2026
- NWS El Paso / Santa Teresa
- FOX 10 Phoenix: North Phoenix neighborhood slammed by severe storm, damaging hail
- AZFamily (3TV/CBS 5): Phoenix hailstorm shatters windows, pummels neighborhoods
- AZFamily (3TV/CBS 5): Storms knock out power, damage Phoenix-area apartments
- The Weather Channel: Supercell hits Phoenix suburbs with egg-sized hail and 60 mph winds
- Deming News: Confirmed tornado near Deming brings dangerous hail and property damage to Luna County
- Albuquerque Journal: Tornado touches ground near Deming