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Hail history for San Diego County, CA
28 hail reports in San Diego County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 11, 2008.
Recent hail in San Diego County
No hail was reported in San Diego County in the last two years.
Hail days in San Diego County by year
When hail season peaks in San Diego County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in San Diego County
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in San Diego County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jan 31, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rancho Santa Fe 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Borrego Spgs 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Pine Vly 2 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Camp Elliot, Imperial Beach 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 49 mph, measured | Whispering Pines, Morongo Lodge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 53 mph, measured | Buckman Spgs, Campo, Warner Spgs 3 wind reports |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 40 mph, measured | Lynwood Hills, Hillcrest 2 wind reports |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 55 mph, measured | Palomar Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 45 mph, estimated | Jamul 1 wind report |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 mph, estimated | Encinitas, Leucadia 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near San Diego County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).