Hail History

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Hail history for Vail, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 5, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 16, 2022
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles46

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vail on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Vail

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 5, 20260.25 in
pea		Tucson
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Vail		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 25, 20251 in
quarter		Vail
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Vail		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 Vail by year

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When hail season peaks near Vail

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (4).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun4Jul4Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Vail

Jul 20, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Vail Jct (8 mi from Vail)

Jul 16, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Littletown (7 mi from Vail)

Jun 26, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Littletown (7 mi from Vail)

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vail Jct (5 mi from Vail)

Sep 22, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Davis Monthan Airport (10 mi from Vail)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vail

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 12, 2025EF?Marsh
9 mi from Vail		0.0 mi long, 1 yd wide
Jul 2, 2024EF1Littletown
9 mi from Vail		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 29, 2015EF0Vail
4 mi from Vail		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vail

46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vail since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 5, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 5, 202669 mph, measuredTucson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202663 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202672 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 15, 202458 mph, estimatedVail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, measuredVail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202462 mph, measuredLittletown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202460 mph, measuredVail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202458 mph, estimatedVail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202466 mph, measuredVail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202466 mph, measuredVail Jct
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 Vail; 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 Vail.

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