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Hail history for Oro Valley, AZ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oro Valley on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 10, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Oro Valley ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Oro Valley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Oro Vly 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Oro Valley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Oro Valley by year
When hail season peaks near Oro Valley
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Oro Valley
Jun 30, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sabino (7 mi from Oro Valley)
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.Aug 10, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oro Vly (7 mi from Oro Valley)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail one inch in diameter was reported near Catalina at 345 pm with golf ball size hail reported near Catalina State Park at 400 pm.Jul 7, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Casas Adobes (6 mi from Oro Valley)
Jul 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Oracle (8 mi from Oro Valley)
Aug 20, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Tucson (10 mi from Oro Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oro Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | EF? | Sabino 9 mi from Oro Valley |
| Oct 8, 2006 | F0 | Marana 9 mi from Oro Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oro Valley
113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oro Valley since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Tucson, Catalina 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Oro Valley 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Tucson 2 wind reports |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Oro Vly 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Tucson, Casas Adobes 3 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Jaynes 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Jaynes 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Casas Adobes, Tucson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 68 mph, measured | Sabino 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Sabino 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 Oro Valley; 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
- Casas Adobes
23 hail days - Catalina Foothills
27 hail days - Tucson
30 hail days - Marana
9 hail days - Tanque Verde
17 hail days - Drexel Heights
16 hail days - Sahuarita
8 hail days - Green Valley
11 hail days
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 Oro Valley.
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