Hail in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Santa Cruz County on 112 days since October 2020. That is more than 99% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 15 in Arizona.
The largest radar estimate was 2.85 inches on July 26, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was October 22, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 25 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2023 | 2.85 in |
| October 22, 2026 | 2.7 in |
| August 9, 2026 | 2.5 in |
| July 10, 2021 | 2.35 in |
| August 6, 2024 | 2.15 in |
| September 22, 2025 | 2.1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 14 hail reports since October 2020, and 1 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Arizona
- Gila County: 138 days
- Cochise County: 105 days
- Graham County: 103 days
- Yavapai County: 93 days
- Pinal County: 88 days
- Pima County: 84 days