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Hail history for Picture Rocks, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Picture Rocks on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and September.
Recent hail near Picture Rocks
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Picture Rocks in the last two years.
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Jun 6, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marana (7 mi from Picture Rocks)
Jun 29, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Silver Bell (7 mi from Picture Rocks)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls damaged several ultralight aircraft an airport near Picture Rocks.Sep 14, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Rillito (6 mi from Picture Rocks)
Sep 2, 2018 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cortaro (10 mi from Picture Rocks)
Aug 16, 2020 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tuscon Marana Nw Airport (2 mi from Picture Rocks)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Picture Rocks
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2023 | EF0 | Silver Bell 6 mi from Picture Rocks |
| Jul 14, 2017 | EF0 | Marana 7 mi from Picture Rocks |
| Oct 8, 2006 | F0 | Marana 9 mi from Picture Rocks |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Picture Rocks
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Picture Rocks since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | damage a reported | Picture Rocks 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Marana 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | Rillito, Marana 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Tuscon Marana Nw Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Naviska 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Rillito 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Tuscon Marana Nw Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Marana 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Tuscon Marana Nw Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Tuscon Marana Nw Airport 1 wind report |
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 Picture Rocks; 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 Picture Rocks.
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