Pima County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Pima County, Arizona has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 63 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 56 high-wind reports with gusts up to 81 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Pima County
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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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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
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. Damage to recreation center causing water leak. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Sells SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Personal weather station gusted to 66 mph. (TWC)”
“ASOS station KDMA Davis Monthan AFB. (TWC)”
- Wind 66 mph 8 ENE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 7 N Green Valley SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 SE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 11 SE Ajo SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Gust to 60 mph on personal weather station. (TWC)”
- Wind 60 mph 7 N Tucson SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 69 mph
“Personal weather station recorded wind gust of 62 mph. (TWC)”
“ASOS station KDMA Davis Monthan AFB. (TWC)”
- Wind 69 mph 11 ESE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 2 NW Three Points SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 SE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 ESE Green Valley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Three Points SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 ENE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 10 ESE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Tucson SPC verified report
Sunday, August 2, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 71 mph
“ASOS station KTUS Tucson International Airport. (TWC)”
“ASOS station KTUS Tucson International Airport. (TWC)”
- Wind 71 mph 6 SW Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 6 SW Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 11 SE Picture Rocks SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 8 SSE Sells SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Sells SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Sells SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 SSE Sells SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. Multiple cases of property damage from thunderstorm wind damage including the hood of a vehicle damaged due to bending from the wind. A water tank moved (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW Three Points SPC verified report
Friday, July 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. Covered patio roof and support structures destroyed. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 11 SSW Tucson SPC verified report
Monday, July 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Trained spotter recorded wind gust of 59 mph with personal weather station. (TWC)”
- Wind 59 mph 2 NW Marana SPC verified report
Sunday, July 12, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“63 mph wind gust measured at personal weather station. (TWC)”
“ASOS station KTUS Tucson International Airport. (TWC)”
- Wind 63 mph 10 ESE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 6 SW Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 10 NE Tucson SPC verified report
Saturday, July 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Mesonet station QSEA3 Sells. Estimated time from radar. (TWC)”
“Personal weather station gusted to 68 mph. (TWC)”
- Wind 66 mph 1 WSW Sells SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 14 W Avra Valley SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 9 NNE Tucson SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 81 mph
“ASOS station KDMA Davis Monthan AFB. (TWC)”
“Personal weather station from trained spotter. (TWC)”
- Wind 81 mph 2 SE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 72 mph 8 E Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 7 ENE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NW Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Tucson SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Palo verde tree limb snapped at Old Spanish Trail and 22nd St. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 6 E Tucson SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Sells RAWS station measured a wind gust to 70 mph. (TWC)”
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Sells. Powerlines down from severe storm in Sells. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”
- Wind 70 mph 1 WSW Sells SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Sells SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Delayed report. Large palo verde tree down. Time estimated from radar. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 5 WSW Tucson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Tucson SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“ASOS station KDMA Davis Monthan AFB. (TWC)”
- Wind 58 mph 2 SE Tucson SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Correcting event type from Non Thunderstorm Wind Damage to Thunderstorm Wind Damage. Roof damage to a large steel warehouse building from dry microburst. Time estimated (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Tucson SPC verified report
Thursday, January 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] [Delayed Report]: Trained spotter reports a landspout north of Three Points that lasted nearly 1 minute. No damage or injuries reported. (TWC)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 NNE Three Points SPC verified report
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“NWS employee reports 1.0 inch hail. (TWC)”
- Hail 1" 5 ESE Tucson SPC verified report
Saturday, September 27, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Personal weather station gusted to 65 mph. (TWC)”
“5 poles down at West Overton Rd and La Cholla Bld. 5890 customers left without power. (TWC)”
- Wind 65 mph 4 NW Oro Valley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SW Oro Valley SPC verified report
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Social media post about 1 inch hail. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”
- Hail 1" 11 ESE Tucson SPC verified report
Friday, September 12, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Time and location estimated with radar. No damage reported. (TWC)”
- Tornado Tornado 19 WNW Benson SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pima County, AZ?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 63 severe weather events in Pima County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Pima County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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