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Santa Cruz County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Has it hailed in Santa Cruz County, Arizona recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 13 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 September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

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.

13
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
11
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
86
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 3, 2026 wind event near 6 NE Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 3, 2026 wind event (66 mph) near 6 NE Nogales. 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 Santa Cruz County

Current NEXRAD radar over Santa Cruz County, Arizona with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Santa Cruz 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 3 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports — wind to 78 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 4 SPC verified reports — hail to 1.5", wind to 86 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.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Santa Cruz 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. Video on social media shows snapped telephone pole and uprooted 1 to 2 foot diameter tree. Time estimated by radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Rio Rico

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Rio Rico. Downed power lines. Radar estimated time. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Rio Rico

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 storm activity in Santa Cruz 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.

“Power outages. Transformer blew from strong winds. Branches down. Time estimated based on radar. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 1 WSW Patagonia

Monday, August 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 3, 2026 storm activity in Santa Cruz 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 KOLS Nogales International Airport. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 6 NE Nogales

Sunday, July 26, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Santa Cruz 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 KOLS measured a 59 mph wind gust. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 6 NE Nogales

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Santa Cruz 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.

“Hopkins RAWS measured a wind gust of 60 mph. (TWC)”

SPC verified report · 12 NW Patagonia

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 Santa Cruz County, AZ?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 13 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 — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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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