Santa Cruz County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Santa Cruz County, Arizona recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 3", among 15 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 86 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Santa Cruz County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Santa Cruz County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Santa Cruz County
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.
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, September 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Personal weather station recorded gust of 61 mph. (TWC)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 N Patagonia SPC verified report
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 78 mph
“Public personal weather station recorded wind gust of 73 mph. (TWC)”
“Public weather station recorded wind gust of 78 mph. (TWC)”
- Wind 73 mph 1 N Patagonia SPC verified report
- Wind 78 mph 11 ENE Patagonia SPC verified report
Thursday, August 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 86 mph
“Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins recorded wind gust of 86 mph. (TWC)”
- Wind 86 mph 12 NW Patagonia SPC verified report
Sunday, August 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Social media shows a large Palo Verde tree uprooted. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 10 NNW Rio Rico SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Picture shows half dollar to ping pong ball sized hail. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 SSE Rio Rico SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 W Rio Rico SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Delayed report. Video on social media shows snapped telephone pole and uprooted 1 to 2 foot diameter tree. Time estimated by radar. (TWC)”
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Rio Rico. Downed power lines. Radar estimated time. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Rio Rico SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Rio Rico SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power outages. Transformer blew from strong winds. Branches down. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Patagonia SPC verified report
Monday, August 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“ASOS station KOLS Nogales International Airport. (TWC)”
- Wind 66 mph 6 NE Nogales SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“ASOS station KOLS measured a 59 mph wind gust. (TWC)”
- Wind 59 mph 6 NE Nogales SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Hopkins RAWS measured a wind gust of 60 mph. (TWC)”
- Wind 60 mph 12 NW Patagonia SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Santa Cruz County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Santa Cruz County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Santa Cruz County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.
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