Hail HistoryHail history for Safford, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Safford on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in October and August.
Recent hail near Safford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Safford in the last two years.
Hail days near Safford by year
When hail season peaks near Safford
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in October (2) and August (1).
Largest hail storms near Safford
Oct 8, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Safford (2 mi from Safford)
National Weather Service description (English): One inch diameter hail began around 2300 LST as a large thunderstorm moved through Safford. The storm eventually produced hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter. Homes, vehicles and property were damaged throughout Safford and Solomon. Copious amounts of smaller hail fell for 20 minutes in some locations, causing accumulations of up to 6. In many spots, the hail did not melt overnight and was still piled up on roads, sidewalks and yards the following morning. In addition, where hail broke windows, rain and additional hail entered buildings causing water damage. This caused some schools in Safford to remain closed for two weeks until repairs were completed. The hailstorm also wiped out around 4000Nov 4, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Central (6 mi from Safford)
Sep 5, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Safford (0 mi from Safford)
Aug 7, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Cactus Flat (7 mi from Safford)
Oct 20, 2015 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Cactus Flat (4 mi from Safford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Safford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2015 | EF0 | Safford 2 mi from Safford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Safford
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Safford since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 11, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 73 mph, measured | Safford 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Safford, Pima, Thatcher 4 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Safford 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Safford 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Safford 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Safford 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Safford 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Solomon 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Solomon 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 74 mph, measured | Artesia 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 Safford; 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 Safford.
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