Hail history for Prescott, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prescott since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Prescott
- Last hail
- Sep 23, 2026
- 0.50 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 30, 1992
40 reports on 31 days since 1962 · #4 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Prescott
- 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 Prescott
The latest hail report in and around Prescott is from September 23, 2026, 0.50 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Prescott logged 16 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #4 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Prescott accounts for 21% of the 193 reports filed in Yavapai 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 August 30, 1992.
Reports were up 120% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 1992, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 10% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Prescott 0.8
- Yavapai County 4.3
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Prescott 15
- Yavapai County 66
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Prescott 0%
- Yavapai 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.50 in | View |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Yavapai | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Yavapai | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.14 W Goodwin | Yavapai | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.6 W (Prc)prescott Arpt | Yavapai | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 1992 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Yavapai | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 45%
- 1–2 in 22 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 2 SW Prescott Courthous | Yavapai | — | 18:21 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNE Forbing Park | Yavapai | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 NNE Forbing Park | Yavapai | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Prescott | Yavapai | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 SSE Entro | Yavapai | — | 11:33 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.14 W Goodwin | Yavapai | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 NW Goodwin | Yavapai | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.82 SSE Entro | Yavapai | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNW Forbing Park | Yavapai | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.38 ENE Whipple | Yavapai | $1.5 million | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.6 W (Prc)prescott Arpt | Yavapai | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.84 ENE Forbing Park | Yavapai | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Prescott
- Chino Valley 17 km · 21
- Dewey-Humboldt 20 km · 11
- Camp Verde 54 km · 12
Questions about hail in Prescott
How often does it hail in Prescott, Arizona?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prescott since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Prescott?
Most reports come in July, August, September. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Prescott?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 30, 1992. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Prescott?
The most recent report in this data is from September 23, 2026 (0.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Prescott had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was September 23, 2026.
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.