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Hail history for Santa Cruz County, AZ
35 hail reports in Santa Cruz County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 21, 2018.
Cities in Santa Cruz County
Recent hail in Santa Cruz County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Rio Rico 1 hail report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Rio Rico 3 hail reports |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Calabasas 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Santa Cruz County by year
When hail season peaks in Santa Cruz County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Santa Cruz County
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Santa Cruz County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Aug 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Patagonia 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Patagonia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Patagonia 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 86 mph, measured | Patagonia, Nogales 2 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2026 | damage reported | Rio Rico 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Rio Rico 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2026 | damage reported | Patagonia 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Nogales 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Nogales 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Rio Rico 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 Santa Cruz County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).