Hail history for Payson, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Payson since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Payson
- Last hail
- Aug 31, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Oct 5, 2010
13 reports on 13 days since 2001 · #17 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Payson
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Payson
The latest hail report in and around Payson is from August 31, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Payson logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #17 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Payson accounts for 17% of the 75 reports filed in Gila County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Arizona town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on October 5, 2010 near 1.79 NE Payson.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (54% of reports); 0% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Payson 0.4
- Gila County 1.6
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Payson 8
- Gila County 29
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Payson 0%
- Gila County 4%
- Median Arizona town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 NE Payson | Gila | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Payson | Gila | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.39 ENE Payson | Gila | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.67 ENE (0e4)payson Arpt | Gila | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 E Payson | Gila | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Payson | Gila | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.67 ENE (0e4)payson Arpt | Gila | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 E Payson | Gila | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.39 ENE Payson | Gila | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | (0e4)payson Arpt | Gila | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 NE Payson | Gila | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 NE Payson | Gila | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Payson | Gila | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Payson | Gila | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Payson | Gila | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Payson | Gila | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Payson | Gila | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Payson
How often does it hail in Payson, Arizona?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Payson since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Payson?
Most reports come in July, August, October. July alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Payson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 5, 2010 near 1.79 NE Payson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Payson?
The most recent report in this data is from August 31, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Payson had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 31, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.