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Gila 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 Gila County, Arizona recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 27 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 5 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

27
Events (180d)
22
Hail
5
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 28, 2026 wind event near Gila County, Gila County, Arizona, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 28, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Gila County. 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 Gila County

Current NEXRAD radar over Gila County, Arizona with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Gila 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.
August 2026 4 storm days · 9 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph 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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 357 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Coon Creek CG to 8 miles southwest of Cutter. Movement was west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 541 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near San Carlos, or 14 miles east of Globe. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... San Carlos.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 318 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Coon Creek CG, or 13 miles north of Globe, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Gila County. This includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 259 and 267.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Friday, July 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 24, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 139 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of West Poker Mountain, or 42 miles east of Globe. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 605 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Globe. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Globe.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 407 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Claypool, or 11 miles northwest of Globe. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Inspiration.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 344 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Kelly Butte, or 39 miles northeast of Globe. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 606 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Hilltop, or 16 miles northeast of Globe, moving southwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Gila County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

“At 255 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of West Poker Mountain, or 41 miles east of Globe, moving southwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Gila County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 252 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Sawmill, or 32 miles northeast of Globe, moving southwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sawmill, Hilltop, and Bull Butte.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 420 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Claypool, or near Globe, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Monday, July 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 13, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 410 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cutter, or 9 miles east of Globe, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Globe, San Carlos, Cutter, and Central Heights-Midland City. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Gila 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.

“At 501 PM MST, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Claypool to near Globe to near Cutter. Movement was west at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

“At 423 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Globe to 6 miles southeast of Cutter. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 335 PM MST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located near Cibeque Falls, or 28 miles north of Globe, moving southwest at 10 mph. Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of additional thunderstorms. Some storms may become strong to severe. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail will be possible. Locations impacted include... Cibeque Falls.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1246 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fossil Creek Day Use Area, or 14 miles southeast of Camp Verde, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gila County

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 Gila County, AZ?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 27 severe weather events in Gila 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 Gila County recently?

Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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