Hail History

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Hail history for Drexel Heights, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Aug 21, 2023
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles142

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Drexel Heights on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 21, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and September.

Drexel Heights ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Drexel Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Drexel Hgts
1 hail report · closest near the center of Drexel Heights		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 Drexel Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Drexel Heights

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and September (4).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun1Jul8Aug4Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Drexel Heights

Sep 14, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Littletown (7 mi from Drexel Heights)

Aug 21, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Emery Park (6 mi from Drexel Heights)

Aug 21, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Drexel Hgts (7 mi from Drexel Heights)

Sep 10, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Tucson (9 mi from Drexel Heights)

Sep 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Davis Monthan Airport (10 mi from Drexel Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Drexel Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 25, 2022EF0Littletown
9 mi from Drexel Heights		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Drexel Heights

142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Drexel Heights since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 29, 2026damage reportedTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 202664 mph, measuredTucson
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202663 mph, measuredTucson, Three Points
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202657 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202671 mph, measuredTucson, Picture Rocks
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 2026damage reportedTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Drexel Heights; 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 Drexel Heights.

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