Hail history for Cochise County, AZ

Cochise County has 125 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on September 7, 2021.

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 125 since 1971

1″ or larger 68 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · September 7, 2021

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 Cochise County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 125 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 25, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
September 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 10, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 21, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 25, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Report of nickel sized hail (0.88 inch in diameter) with an observed wind gust of 51 mph nearby report.

August 7, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Several reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from Sierra Vista.

August 7, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to golf ball size fell in Sierra Vista. Hail broke a window in one home.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	10	20	30	38	23

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 Cochise County

Has it ever hailed in Cochise County?

Yes — 125 hail events have been recorded for Cochise County, AZ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cochise County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cochise County, AZ is September 25, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Cochise County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on September 7, 2021. 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.