Hail History

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Hail history for Tucson, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 28, 2023
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles249

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tucson on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and September.

Tucson ranks #145 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Tucson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Tucson
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Tucson		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Drexel Hgts
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Tucson		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 11, 20251 in
quarter		Davis Monthan Airport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Tucson		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 Tucson by year

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When hail season peaks near Tucson

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (12) and September (6).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun6Jul12Aug6Sep4OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tucson

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sabino (6 mi from Tucson)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to golf ball size occurred in a swath across Tucson from the Catalina Foothills through midtown's Amphi area southwestward to the Tucson Estates area. Hundreds of vehicles sustained hail damage ranging from dented hoods to broken windshields and many homes suffered damage to skylights and roofs.

Jul 28, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tucson (4 mi from Tucson)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls fell from Speedway and Wilmot to Broadway and Campbell. There were sporadic reports of damage to car windows and skylights.

Sep 14, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Littletown (6 mi from Tucson)

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

Aug 21, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Drexel Hgts (6 mi from Tucson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tucson

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 2, 2024EF1Littletown
8 mi from Tucson		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2022EF0Littletown
8 mi from Tucson		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 2, 2021EF?Sabino
8 mi from Tucson		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tucson

249 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tucson since 2006, on 183 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 202660 mph, measuredTucson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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, 202663 mph, measuredTucson
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202663 mph, measuredTucson
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202655 mph, measuredOro Valley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202660 mph, measuredTucson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202671 mph, measuredTucson
2 wind reports		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 Tucson; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Tucson.

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