Hail history for Apache County, AZ

Apache County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on September 1, 2018.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 21 since 1990

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · September 1, 2018

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Apache County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Apache County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 21, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
October 5, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 28, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
June 10, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
September 1, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
October 21, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 31, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Apache County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 21, 2024 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Large hail broke windows in and around Immanuel Mission School. Time estimated from radar.

September 1, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Posts from social media indicate that golf ball to half-dollar sized hail (1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inch) fell in St Michaels.

October 6, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized (1.75 inches in diameter) knocked out several windshields on Highway 160 and in Four Corners National Monument.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	2	10	7	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Apache County

Has it ever hailed in Apache County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Apache County, AZ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1990, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Apache County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Apache County, AZ is June 21, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Apache County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on September 1, 2018. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.