Monsoon Season in Arizona: What to Do After a Hail Storm

Arizona's hail window

Monsoon runs from mid-June through September, and that is when most Valley hail falls. A second, smaller window opens in March and April when spring storms cross the desert. Both kinds move fast: one cell can drop golf-ball hail on a single neighborhood and leave the next one dry.

The day after a storm

1. Photograph everything in daylight. Park in shade and let light rake across the panel. Shallow hail dents show up best when light skims the surface.
2. Do not wait to book. After a Valley-wide storm, repair slots fill within days. Getting on the schedule early protects your timeline.
3. Check glass, trim, and plastics. Windshields, pillar trim, and mirror housings take hits too, and some of that has to be replaced rather than repaired.
4. File the claim. Hail falls under comprehensive coverage, not liability-only, and a weather claim is generally treated as not-at-fault.
5. Get the vehicle documented by a PDR specialist. A written dent count is what keeps the claim and the repair aligned.
6. Choose PDR where it applies. With the paint intact, panels are restored with no filler and no repaint.

What it costs you

On an approved claim your carrier pays us directly and most drivers are out only their deductible. Prefer to skip insurance? We quote direct pricing before any work starts, and every panel we repair carries a lifetime warranty.

Storm hit your car? Call 888-867-5787 or request a free estimate online. We answer seven days a week.