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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Vail, AZ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vail, AZ from August 14, 1996 through July 28, 2016, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vail, AZ · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2016

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vail, AZ

5 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
6:37 PM MST-7
Hail report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.37 SSE Vail Jct, AZ
0.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2007
2:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch hail was reported near Vail from a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Vail, AZ
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2005
5:50 AM MST
Hail report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch hail was reported by a trained spotter near the Town of Mescal.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 ESE Vail, AZ
0.75″ hail
Sep 13, 1999
1:23 PM MST
Hail report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vail, AZ
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 1996
4:25 PM MST
Hail report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Vail, AZ
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Vail, AZ

15 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2016
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vail, AZ
58 mph
Sep 3, 2015
2:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds uprooted trees and snapped branches in the Rancho Del Lago neighborhood in Vail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 ESE Vail, AZ
64 mph
Aug 27, 2015
7:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a gas station awning near Houghton and Valencia. Several large trees were damaged with at least 4 power poles snapped along the west side of Houghton between Valencia and E Rita Road, closing the road for several hours and leaving nearly 3500 customers without electricity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.68 NNW Vail, AZ
64 mph
Jun 27, 2015
4:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms winds uprooted several trees in the Rita Ranch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.74 NW Vail, AZ
70 mph
Jul 5, 2014
4:31 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped six power poles and downed trees along Old Spanish Trail from Irvington to Golf Links Roads. Over 1600 homes were left without power southeast of Houghton Escalante Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.88 N Vail, AZ
63 mph
Aug 22, 2013
4:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms produced gusty winds at Saguaro National Park East with a 63 mph gust measured near Old Spanish Trail and Freeman Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.34 N Vail, AZ
77 mph
Jul 5, 2011
4:58 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in significant damage around southern portions of the Tucson Metro area. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base recorded a wind gust of 67 knots (77mph) while the Tucson International Airport recorded a gust of 61 knots (70 mph). The most significant damage was sustained by businesses in South Tucson. Near Ajo Way and County Club, two industrial buildings sustained partial roof collapses with one business losing the entire roof. A Safeway Grocery Store in the Rita Ranch Village suffered a partial roof collapse. Several power poles and power lines were also downed with several blown transformers. Around 27,000 residents were without power at the peak of the storm. Several trees were downed, with trees falling on homes, cars, and into traffic creating road closures. The most significant tree damage was at the McGuire Hills Apartment Complex. Several trees were downed blocking access to many of the apartments.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.6 NNW Vail, AZ
58 mph
Jul 4, 2011
5:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong fast moving storm caused widespread damage across the Tucson area. Power lines and a large tree were downed near Oracle Road and Hardy Road. More power lines were downed near Park Avenue and Broadway Boulevard in midtown Tucson. Several additional trees were downed including two large trees in Vail, a 60-foot tree near Tanque Verde and Wrightstown Road, and a 100-foot tall tree onto a vehicle in northern Tucson. Two additional trees were also downed on vehicles. One fell on a car in the Fairview Manor near Miracle Mile and Fairview and another tree fell on a car near Broadway and Craycroft. The same tree also brought a light pole down on a truck. Strong winds also ripped a roof off a mobile home in southwest Tucson and destroyed several outbuildings throughout the city. In addition, winds peeled the roof off the Literacy of Life office in Mid-town. Over 20,000 Tucson Electric Power customers were without power after the storms passed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.92 NE Vail, AZ
69 mph
Sep 3, 2010
4:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed 7 power poles along Interstate 10 near Houghton Road. Thunderstorm winds quickly spread toward Tucson International Airport where the airport ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 60 knots (69 mph). A storm spotter also recorded a peak gust of 62 mph at Valencia and Kolb Roads. High winds resulted in 14 downed power poles along Hughes Access Road just south of the airport. A downed tree fell on a home in the 100 block of W. Los Reales Road in South Tucson.
NWS Wind Report Location: .2 WSW Vail Jct, AZ
70 mph
Jul 17, 2010
5:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds caused damage across southern portions of Tucson. A trained spotter reported several trees downed near Rita Ranch at 5 PM MST. Power lines were reported down by the winds at two different locations near the Tucson International Airport. Thunderstorm winds ripped the roof off a mobile home near the intersection of Interstate 19 and Valencia Road. In addition, several other trees and power lines were downed by the thunderstorm winds across southwest portions of Tucson. One of these trees was downed on a residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.53 NW Vail, AZ
64 mph
Sep 11, 2008
8:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines knocked down at Wentworth and Wetstones Road near New Tucson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.64 S Vail Jct, AZ
64 mph
Aug 1, 2008
6:25 PM MST-7
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Vail, AZ
70 mph
Jul 28, 2003
6:27 PM MST
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vail, AZ
69 mph
Aug 13, 2000
3:55 PM MST
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several mibile home trailers blown off their foundations. Several totally destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vail, AZ
70 mph
Aug 5, 1998
7:08 PM MST
Wind report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 S Vail, AZ
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Vail, AZ

1 reports
EF0 category
Aug 29, 2015
2:38 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Vail, AZ
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A faint and likely weak landspout tornado spun up from a dust devil before attaching to the cloud base near Interstate 10 and Houghton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.84 WNW Vail, AZ
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Vail, AZ area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,722
Households5,339
Housing units5,592
Income
Median household income$121,385
$100k+ households63.9%
$150k+ households35.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,993
Attached single-family96
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes503
Housing mix
Single-family share89.3%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share9.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,864
Renter-occupied475
Vacant units253
Home value & age
Median home value$367,500
Owner homes $300k+70.0%
Owner homes $500k+15.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built2007
Older-home share1.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,316
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Vail have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 15 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Vail, AZ, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2016.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Vail?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Vail, AZ is 1.25″. It was reported near Vail Jct, AZ on June 30, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in Vail — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Vail and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Vail — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Vail address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Vail — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Vail address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Vail — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Vail, AZ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Vail, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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