Hail History

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Hail history for Rio Rico, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Aug 19, 2026
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rio Rico on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 19, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Rio Rico

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Rio Rico
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Rio Rico		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 25, 20250.88 in
nickel		Calabasas
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Rio Rico		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 Rio Rico by year

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When hail season peaks near Rio Rico

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (4).

JanFebMarApr1May1Jun5Jul4Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rio Rico

Jul 16, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Calabasas (3 mi from Rio Rico)

Aug 19, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rio Rico (0 mi from Rio Rico)

Jul 26, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nogales (9 mi from Rio Rico)

Sep 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Nogales (9 mi from Rio Rico)

Jul 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Nogales (8 mi from Rio Rico)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rio Rico

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2012EF0Nogales
5 mi from Rio Rico		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rio Rico

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rio Rico since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 19, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 202652 mph, measuredNogales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedRio Rico
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202666 mph, measuredNogales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202659 mph, measuredNogales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 15, 202655 mph, measuredRio Rico
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202458 mph, measuredNogales Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202475 mph, estimatedNogales Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202458 mph, measuredNogales Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202358 mph, measuredNogales Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202260 mph, estimatedNogales
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 Rio Rico; 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 Rio Rico.

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