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Cochise County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Cochise County, Arizona recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 43 high-wind reports with gusts up to 88 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Cochise County, Arizona showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cochise County, Arizona. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

49
Events (180d)
6
Hail
43
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
88
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 3, 2026 wind event near 18 SE Willcox, Cochise County, Arizona, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 3, 2026 wind event (88 mph) near 18 SE Willcox. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Cochise County

Current NEXRAD radar over Cochise County, Arizona with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Cochise County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 58 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports — hail to 1" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, August 10, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“ASOS station KALK 5 WSW Huachuca City measured a wind gust of 62 mph. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 5 WSW Huachuca City

“Delayed report. Utility company reports power pole down due to storms. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 29 E Willcox

Sunday, August 9, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Personal weather station gusted to 66 mph. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 7 NNW Willcox

“Delayed report. 33 transmission poles and 15 distribution poles knocked down. Other locations impacted include: Nickels Rd... Hardy Rd... Saguaro Rd... and Ingram Rd in (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Willcox

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“Gust to 58 mph on personal weather station. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 6 W Benson

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

“Mesonet station QMRA3 Muleshoe Ranch. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 26 SE San Manuel

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“67 mph gust on personal weather station. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 12 NNW Willcox

“Nickel to Half Dollar size hail. Social media photo. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 6 SSE Sierra Vista

Monday, August 3, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 88 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 3, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“88 mph measured gust on personal weather station. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 18 SE Willcox

“Personal weather station observed gust of 66 mph. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 10 NNE Pirtleville

Sunday, August 2, 2026

9 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 2, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed report. Row of medium sized trees/ junipers blown down. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 7 SSE Sierra Vista

“Chicken coop destroyed and large tree down. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Sierra Vista

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“4 power poles down along Gleeson road near Highway 191 in Elfrida. Time estimated via radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · Elfrida

“Three power poles down on US 191 at mile marker 46. Time estimated by radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Sunsites

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Delayed report. City of Douglas Dispatch reported a tree down at Castro Park and East 10th Street. Time estimated by radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Douglas

Sunday, July 26, 2026

8 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“ADOT weather station measured a thunderstorms wind gust of 58 mph. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 28 E Willcox

“Delayed Report. Cochise County Sherriff reported tree down at intersection of Buffalo Solider Trail and Fry Blvd. Time estimated by radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE Sierra Vista

Monday, July 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

Sunday, July 12, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 12, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station UP552 Highway 191/ I-10 (NE of Willcox). (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 12 NE Willcox

“Personal weather station recorded 58 MPH wind gust. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 6 W Benson

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Cochise County, Arizona
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“AWOS station KALK measured wind gust of 64 mph. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 5 WSW Huachuca City

“Social media photos showed a collapsed porch roof and a small to medium size destroyed greenhouse. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Sierra Vista

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

“Half-dollar sized hail reported by Fort Huachuca. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Sierra Vista

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Cochise County, AZ?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Cochise County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Cochise County recently?

Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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