Hail history for Mohave County, AZ

Mohave County has 87 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on September 23, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month September

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 87 since 1972

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · September 23, 2019

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 Mohave County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 87 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
March 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 23, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 3, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The hail size was estimated.

September 23, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A video of golf ball size hail falling was posted to social media.

September 4, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail and high wind broke all the windows on the west side of the spotter's house, broke his weather station, and damaged his shortwave radio equipment.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	25	17	34	7

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 Mohave County

Has it ever hailed in Mohave County?

Yes — 87 hail events have been recorded for Mohave County, AZ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mohave County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mohave County, AZ is September 5, 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 Mohave County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on September 23, 2019. 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.