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Hail history for Pleasant Hill, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.5 in (marble) on Mar 3, 2018. Hail is most common here in February and March.
Pleasant Hill ranks #1,109 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Pleasant Hill
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill in the last two years.
Hail days near Pleasant Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Pleasant Hill
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (3) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Pleasant Hill
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.5 in (marble) · Concord (2 mi from Pleasant Hill)
Feb 22, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Concord (2 mi from Pleasant Hill)
Feb 26, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Pleasant Hill (1 mi from Pleasant Hill)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Orinda (8 mi from Pleasant Hill)
Feb 17, 2019 · 0.25 in (pea) · Pleasant Hill (1 mi from Pleasant Hill)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pleasant Hill
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Aug 16, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Saranap, Walnut Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 63 mph, measured | Walnut Hgts 1 wind report |
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 Pleasant Hill; 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.
Nearby cities
- Concord
6 hail days - Berkeley
9 hail days - Oakland
12 hail days - Richmond
9 hail days - San Leandro
5 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Daly City
12 hail days - San Mateo
7 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Pleasant Hill.
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