Hail history for Yavapai County, AZ

Yavapai County has 183 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 115 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on September 28, 1995.

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 183 since 1962

1″ or larger 115 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · September 28, 1995

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 Yavapai County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 183 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 14, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 26, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported, via Facebook, hail up to the size of quarters.

August 15, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized (2 3/4 inch diameter) hail was reported at Sunset Point Rest area 10 miles north of Black Canyon City. Hail caused damage to cars.

September 28, 1995 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A poultry barn was destroyed killing 500 turkeys inside. Numerous trees were stripped of leaves and branches. Many birds were killed. Many south-facing windows were broken. A large motel sign was damaged and nearly toppled. A large commercial trash dumpster was moved over 50 yards. A spotter in the area estimated wind gusts to be 75 mph.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	2	0	48	73	31	25

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 Yavapai County

Has it ever hailed in Yavapai County?

Yes — 183 hail events have been recorded for Yavapai County, AZ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 115 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Yavapai County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Yavapai County, AZ is September 26, 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 Yavapai County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on September 28, 1995. 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.