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Hail history for Flagstaff, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Flagstaff on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 9, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Flagstaff ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Flagstaff
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Doney Park 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Flagstaff |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bellemont (NWS Flagstaf 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Flagstaff |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0.7 in | Flagstaff Mall 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Flagstaff |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kachina Village 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Flagstaff |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Flagstaff 1 hail report · closest near the center of Flagstaff |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0.25 in pea | Bellemont 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Flagstaff |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Flagstaff by year
When hail season peaks near Flagstaff
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Flagstaff
Aug 9, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Doney Park (8 mi from Flagstaff)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced 1 to 2 inch diameter hail between Flagstaff, Camp Navajo/Bellemont, and Parks. The hail last about 10 minutes at any give location. Significant ponding of water on roads was also reported in Parks.Sep 12, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sunnyside (4 mi from Flagstaff)
Jul 2, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Flagstaff Airport (4 mi from Flagstaff)
May 17, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Flagstaff (5 mi from Flagstaff)
Jul 27, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Flagstaff (0 mi from Flagstaff)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Flagstaff
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | EF0 | Cosnino 9 mi from Flagstaff |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | Flagstaff 10 mi from Flagstaff |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF0 | Doney Park 6 mi from Flagstaff |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | Cosnino 9 mi from Flagstaff |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | Sunset Crater 10 mi from Flagstaff |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Flagstaff
2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Flagstaff since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 5, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2010 | 70 mph, estimated | Bellemont 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 60 mph, measured | Bellemont 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 Flagstaff; 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 Flagstaff.
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