Hail History

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Hail history for Catalina Foothills, AZ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 28, 2023
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles223

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Catalina Foothills on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Catalina Foothills ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Catalina Foothills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Tucson
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Catalina Foothills		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Catalina Foothills by year

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When hail season peaks near Catalina Foothills

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (11) and July (6).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun6Jul11Aug4Sep4OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Catalina Foothills

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sabino (2 mi from Catalina Foothills)

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.

Jul 28, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tucson (5 mi from Catalina Foothills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls fell from Speedway and Wilmot to Broadway and Campbell. There were sporadic reports of damage to car windows and skylights.

Aug 21, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Drexel Hgts (7 mi from Catalina Foothills)

Aug 19, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Tucson (10 mi from Catalina Foothills)

Jul 7, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Casas Adobes (1 mi from Catalina Foothills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Catalina Foothills

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 2, 2021EF?Sabino
4 mi from Catalina Foothills		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Catalina Foothills

223 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Catalina Foothills since 2006, on 164 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 202660 mph, measuredTucson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 2026damage reportedTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedTucson
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 202663 mph, measuredTucson
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedTucson
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202655 mph, measuredOro Valley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202660 mph, measuredTucson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 202659 mph, measuredTucson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202667 mph, measuredTucson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Catalina Foothills; 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 Catalina Foothills.

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