Rio Rico, AZ Hail Report
Affected cities: Rio Rico
- largest reported hail2.50″+ bandlargest hail
- 3.00″
- reports of 1.00″ or largerreports of 1.00″+
- 3
- radar-estimated 1.00″+ hailradar-estimated 1.00″+
- ~6 sq mi
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Summary
Severe hail activity was reported across the Rio Rico, AZ area. Maximum reported hail size reached 3.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over 6 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. Gaps in radar coverage are unknown. 3 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
On Oct 22, 2026, hail was reported across the Rio Rico, AZ area. Reports concentrated near Rio Rico. The largest reported hailstone measured 3.00 inches. HailPing grouped 3 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
- Affected cities
- Rio Rico
- Affected counties
- Santa Cruz County
- Report time window
- 3:35 PM to 3:45 PM MST3 qualifying reports of 1.00" or larger
- Radar footprint
- 6 sq mi of 1.00"+ hail, 1 sq mi of 1.75"+NOAA radar estimate within 5 miles of the reports
- Published
- Oct 23, 2026, 5:27 AM
Report map
Oct 22 · daily radar maximum
Radar-estimated hail size
The white pin is the largest ground report, 3″. The map shows only this one of the storm’s 3 reports of 1″ or larger.
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Hail size breakdown
Ground reports by size, 3 reports in all.
- 1.50–1.74"1report
- 1.75–1.99"1report
- 2.00"+1report
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- Vehicles under the hail. How many sat right under it.
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Questions about this storm
Did it hail in Rio Rico, AZ on October 22, 2026?
Severe hail activity was reported across the Rio Rico, AZ area. Maximum reported hail size reached 3.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over 6 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. Gaps in radar coverage are unknown. 3 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
How big was the hail in Rio Rico, AZ?
The largest hail reported in Rio Rico, AZ on October 22, 2026 measured 3 inches. HailPing grouped 3 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into this storm.
Which areas were affected by the October 22, 2026 hail storm in Rio Rico, AZ?
Reported hail reached Rio Rico. The storm crossed Santa Cruz County County.
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