Hail History

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Hail history for Picture Rocks, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 17, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2015
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles38

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.

Hail days near Picture Rocks by year

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When hail season peaks near Picture Rocks

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and September (2).

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Largest hail storms near Picture Rocks

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 (half dollar) · Rillito (6 mi from Picture Rocks)

Sep 2, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Cortaro (10 mi from Picture Rocks)

Aug 16, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Tuscon Marana Nw Airport (2 mi from Picture Rocks)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Picture Rocks

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 13, 2023EF0Silver Bell
6 mi from Picture Rocks		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 14, 2017EF0Marana
7 mi from Picture Rocks		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 8, 2006F0Marana
9 mi from Picture Rocks		0.0 mi long, 12 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedPicture Rocks
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 202659 mph, measuredMarana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 25, 202562 mph, measuredRillito, Marana
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202559 mph, measuredTuscon Marana Nw Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202460 mph, measuredNaviska
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202460 mph, estimatedRillito
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202458 mph, measuredTuscon Marana Nw Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202364 mph, estimatedMarana
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202364 mph, measuredTuscon Marana Nw Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202364 mph, estimatedTuscon Marana Nw Airport
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 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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