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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Santa Cruz County, AZ from July 1, 1974 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
92
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Santa Cruz County, AZ · 1974–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 14, 2026
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Patagonia, AZ
1.00″hail
Aug 3, 2020 2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEIGHBOR OF A TRAINED SPOTTER NEAR ELGIN REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Sonoita, AZ
1.00″hail
Aug 3, 2020 1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED NEAR ELGIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 WNW Huachuca City, AZ
1.00″hail
Oct 23, 2018 6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Rio Rico, AZ
1.00″hail
Oct 21, 2018 10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED ONE INCH HAIL IN ELGIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Huachuca City, AZ
1.75″hail
Oct 21, 2018 10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NNE Patagonia, AZ
0.75″hail
Aug 20, 2015 3:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .93 SSE Calabasas, AZ
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2015 9:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Rio Rico, AZ
1.00″hail
Oct 19, 2014 4:52 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter report of hail with some pieces as big as quarters along interstate 19 near Tubac.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Tubac, AZ
1.75″hail
Jul 9, 2013 3:59 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced large hail as it tracked westward across rural portions of southern Santa Cruz County. The largest hail reported by spotters was the size of golf balls at Kino Springs. No damage was reported.
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of pennies covered the ground in Rio Rico.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rio Rico, AZ
1.00″hail
Jul 5, 2011 1:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail covering the ground with hail depths up to 2 inches in spots.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.47 NNE (Ols) Nogales Intl Arpt, AZ
1.75″hail
Aug 15, 2010 7:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An owner of a grape vineyard in Elgin reported hail for 15 minutes with the largest being golf ball size (1.75). Damage to the vineyard was extensive, with nearly all the 2010 grape crop lost. Crop losses at this one vineyard were estimated at six tons which translated to between 10 and 15 thousand dollars, ultimately resulting in a loss of wine valued at 100 to 150 thousand dollars. Extensive damage was also sustained at other vineyards in area. Hail also dented vehicles and broke their windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 SSW Elgin, AZ
0.88″hail
Jul 19, 2007 6:24 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail 0.88 in diamter occurred in Rio Rico due to a strong thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Calabasas, AZ
1.50″hail
Jul 19, 2007 6:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail 1.5 in diameter occurred in Patagonia due to an intense thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Patagonia, AZ
1.00″hail
Jul 17, 2007 2:46 PM MST-7
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm over the city of Nogales caused hail one inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Nogales, AZ
1.00″hail
Sep 12, 2006 1:51 PM MST
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A county official in the City of Nogales reported one inch (1.00) hail falling at the city courthouse complex.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nogales, AZ
1.75″hail
Aug 8, 2006 6:25 PM MST
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in the Town of Patagonia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Patagonia, AZ
1.75″hail
Jul 25, 2006 3:55 PM MST
Hail report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) near exit number 40 on Interstate 19.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NNW Rio Rico, 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.
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Patagonia, AZ
78mph
Sep 10, 2026 2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public weather station recorded wind gust of 78 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 Ene Patagonia, AZ
73mph
Sep 9, 2026 11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public personal weather station recorded wind gust of 73 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Patagonia, AZ
55mph
Aug 29, 2026 9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet recorded wind gust of 55 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ne Patagonia, AZ
86mph
Aug 27, 2026 9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins recorded wind gust of 86 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Nw Patagonia, AZ
52mph
Aug 27, 2026 9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KOLS recorded wind gust of 52 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ne Nogales, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 23, 2026 11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media shows a large Palo Verde tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Nnw Rio Rico, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Video on social media shows snapped telephone pole and uprooted 1 to 2 foot diameter tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Rio Rico, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 6:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and highway sign down. Many trees downed. Radar estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Rio Rico, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Rio Rico, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Rio Rico. Downed power lines. Radar estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Rio Rico, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2026 1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages. Transformer blew from strong winds. Branches down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Patagonia, AZ
66mph
Aug 3, 2026 9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOLS Nogales International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ne Nogales, AZ
59mph
Jul 28, 2026 6:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOLS measured a 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ne Nogales, AZ
60mph
Jul 10, 2026 2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hopkins RAWS measured a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
83mph
Jul 2, 2025 7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station gusted to 83 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Patagonia, AZ
58mph
Aug 19, 2024 8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOLS Nogales International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Nogales, AZ
58mph
Aug 16, 2024 11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2024 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video from social media showing multiple large trees down in parking lot. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Nogales, AZ
75mph
Aug 6, 2024 8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOLS Nogales International Airport gusted tp 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Nogales, AZ
67mph
Aug 6, 2024 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOLS Nogales International Airport gusted to 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Nogales, AZ
58mph
Jul 22, 2024 12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOLS Nogales International Airport measured wind gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Nogales, AZ
60mph
Jun 30, 2024 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CWOP personal weather station CW4232.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Patagonia, AZ
78mph
Jun 23, 2024 8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hopkins RAWS. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
70mph
Jun 23, 2024 8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Canelo RAWS station. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Sierra Vista, AZ
59mph
Aug 22, 2023 1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
61mph
Jul 28, 2023 5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
61mph
Jul 28, 2023 4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 12 NW Patagonia. Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
58mph
Jul 28, 2023 4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station QHPA3 Hopkins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Patagonia, AZ
73mph
Jul 27, 2023 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 SSE Patagonia. Mesonet station GW3161 Patagonia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Patagonia, 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 Santa Cruz County
1 reports
EF0category
May 9, 2012 1:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Santa Cruz County, AZ
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A dust devil briefly spun up into a landspout tornado just south of Rio Rico.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.17 N Nogales, 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Santa Cruz County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Santa Cruz County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Santa Cruz County have on record?
Our records show 42 hail, 92 wind, and 1 tornado reports in Santa Cruz County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Santa Cruz County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Santa Cruz County is 1.75″. It was reported near Patagonia, AZ on October 21, 2018.
A storm report showed up near my home in Santa Cruz County — 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 Santa Cruz County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Santa Cruz County — 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 Santa Cruz County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Santa Cruz County — 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 Santa Cruz County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Santa Cruz County — 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 Santa Cruz County, AZ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Santa Cruz County, 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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