Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Montezuma, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 23, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 6, 2010
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles14

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Montezuma on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Lake Montezuma

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 23, 20260.7 inVillage at Oak Cr
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lake Montezuma		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20251 in
quarter		Cornville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lake Montezuma		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lake Montezuma by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Montezuma

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (2).

JanFebMarAprMayJun6Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Montezuma

Oct 6, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cornville (10 mi from Lake Montezuma)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Corneville with minor damage to vehicles.

Jul 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rimrock Airport (1 mi from Lake Montezuma)

National Weather Service description (English): Report on Social Medea indicate that a thunderstorm produced 1 3/4 inch diameter (golf ball sized) hail that caused loss of livestock, loss of chickens, loss of gardens, broken windows, and roof damage.

Jul 14, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Camp Verde Airport (7 mi from Lake Montezuma)

Jul 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Camp Verde (6 mi from Lake Montezuma)

Aug 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cornville (10 mi from Lake Montezuma)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Montezuma

14 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Montezuma since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 27, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202560 mph, estimatedCamp Verde Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202458 mph, estimatedCornville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 3, 202258 mph, estimatedCornville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202258 mph, estimatedMontezuma Castle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202160 mph, estimatedRimrock Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202158 mph, measuredMiddle Verde
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 201960 mph, estimatedAultman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 201860 mph, estimatedCamp Verde
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 201872 mph, measuredCornville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 201749 mph, estimatedAultman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Lake Montezuma; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Lake Montezuma.

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