Hail History

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Hail history for Tortolita, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesNov 19, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 10, 2018
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tortolita on 21 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.

Recent hail near Tortolita

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 19, 20250.88 in
nickel		Oro Vly
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Tortolita		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 Tortolita by year

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When hail season peaks near Tortolita

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (6).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun8Jul6Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Tortolita

Aug 10, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oro Vly (7 mi from Tortolita)

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.

Sep 14, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rillito (9 mi from Tortolita)

Jul 7, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Casas Adobes (9 mi from Tortolita)

Jul 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Oracle (8 mi from Tortolita)

Jul 14, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Oro Vly (5 mi from Tortolita)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tortolita

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 8, 2006F0Marana
6 mi from Tortolita		0.0 mi long, 12 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tortolita

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tortolita since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Sep 27, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedCatalina
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 27, 202564 mph, measuredOro Vly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202562 mph, measuredRillito
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedCasas Adobes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202460 mph, estimatedJaynes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202462 mph, measuredJaynes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202460 mph, estimatedCasas Adobes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202460 mph, estimatedRillito
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202464 mph, estimatedJaynes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202460 mph, estimatedCasas Adobes
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 Tortolita; 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 Tortolita.

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