Hail Tucson, AZ
There were 4 hail reports within 25 miles of Tucson in the last 7 days. The largest measured 1.25 inches at 6 E Tucson, and the latest came at 6:41 PM MST.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Tucson. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 4.4 hail reports a year, coming on about 3.6 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.00 inches, on Aug 28, 2002.
Hail reports, last 7 days
| Place | Size | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 E TucsonPima County | 1.00 inches | NWS Employee | 6:41 PM MST |
| 6 E TucsonPima County | 1.25 inchesest | Public | 6:40 PM MST |
| 5 ESE TucsonPima County | 1.25 inchesest | Public | 6:40 PM MST |
| 5 E TucsonPima County | 1.00 inches | Public | 6:37 PM MST |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 5 E TucsonPima County | NWS Employee |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 6 E TucsonPima County | Public |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 5 ESE TucsonPima County | Public |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 5 E TucsonPima County | Public |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 14 SE TucsonPima County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Tucson
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Tucson, Pima County | Aug 28, 2002 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Tucson, Pima County | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Tucson, Pima County | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Marana, Pima County | Jun 6, 2006 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Sahuarita, Pima County | Jun 29, 2015 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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