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Hail history for Prescott, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prescott on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 17, 2017. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Prescott ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Prescott
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Prescott Courthous 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Prescott |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Goodwin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Prescott |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Prescott by year
When hail season peaks near Prescott
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Prescott
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prescott Airport (8 mi from Prescott)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized (1 3/4 inch diameter) hail fell 5 miles north of Iron Springs Road on Williamson Valley Road.Jul 28, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Walker (7 mi from Prescott)
Jul 16, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Prescott Airport (7 mi from Prescott)
May 17, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goodwin (5 mi from Prescott)
Aug 20, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Forbing Park (3 mi from Prescott)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prescott
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | Entro 7 mi from Prescott |
| Sep 27, 2014 | EF0 | Groom Creek 6 mi from Prescott |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prescott
16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prescott since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 11, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Prescott Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Prescott Courthouse 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Prescott Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Prescott Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Forbing Park 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Prescott Airport, Entro, Forbing Park 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Iron Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 83 mph, measured | Prescott Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Prescott 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 68 mph, measured | Prescott 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 Prescott; 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 Prescott.
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