Hail history for Tucson, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tucson since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Tucson
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 28, 2002
69 reports on 61 days since 1957 · #2 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Tucson
- 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 Tucson
The latest hail report in and around Tucson is from August 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tucson logged 28 reports on 26 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 4.0 times the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #2 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tucson accounts for 35% of the 196 reports filed in Pima County.
1% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 28, 2002 near Tucson.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 1996, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in August (35% of reports); 4% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tucson 1.4
- Pima County 4.8
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tucson 26
- Pima County 74
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tucson 1%
- Pima County 1%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2002 | 3.00 inteacup | Tucson | Pima | $10K | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.15 E Tucson | Pima | $5K | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pima | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.17 E Emery Park | Pima | $100K | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.89 E Littletown | Pima | — | 16:31 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 24 35%
- 1–2 in 44 64%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 E Tucson | Pima | — | 01:41 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 E Tucson | Pima | — | 01:37 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.01 ENE (Dma)davis Monthan A | Pima | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.62 E (Dma)davis Monthan A | Pima | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.15 N Drexel Hgts | Pima | — | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Drexel Hgts | Pima | — | 12:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Casas Adobes | Pima | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 ESE (Dma)davis Monthan A | Pima | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 S Sabino | Pima | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.17 E Emery Park | Pima | $100K | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.15 E Tucson | Pima | $5K | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 S Sabino | Pima | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tucson
- Catalina Foothills 17 km · 10
- Sahuarita 26 km · 11
- Oro Valley 31 km · 11
- Marana 43 km · 14
Questions about hail in Tucson
How often does it hail in Tucson, Arizona?
69 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tucson since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tucson?
Most reports come in August, September, July. August alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tucson?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 28, 2002 near Tucson. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tucson?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tucson had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was August 19, 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.