Hail history for Gila County, AZ

Gila County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 13, 1955.

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 74 since 1955

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 13, 1955

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 Gila County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 31, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 21, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
August 1, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
July 22, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported hail up to the size of quarters in Pine.

September 2, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail (1 3/4 inch diameter) four miles south of Jakes Corner.

October 5, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail fell near Payson. The majority of the hail was 1.25 inches in diameter with the largest stones were 2.25 inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	2	12	36	13	6

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 Gila County

Has it ever hailed in Gila County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Gila County, AZ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gila County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gila County, AZ is September 28, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Gila County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 13, 1955. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.