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Hail history for San Jose, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of San Jose on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.75 in (penny) on Apr 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and January.
San Jose ranks #210 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near San Jose
No hail was reported within 10 miles of San Jose in the last two years.
Hail days near San Jose by year
When hail season peaks near San Jose
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and January (4).
Largest hail storms near San Jose
Apr 6, 2020 · 0.75 in (penny) · Evergreen (7 mi from San Jose)
Mar 25, 2020 · 0.38 in · Los Gatos (9 mi from San Jose)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Los Gatos (8 mi from San Jose)
Jan 20, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Los Gatos (8 mi from San Jose)
Mar 5, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Los Gatos (8 mi from San Jose)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near San Jose
2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of San Jose since 2006, on 2 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | 23 mph, estimated | Evergreen 1 wind report |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 81 mph, estimated | Milpitas 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 San Jose; 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
- Santa Clara
12 hail days - Sunnyvale
9 hail days - Mountain View
5 hail days - Redwood City
5 hail days - Pleasanton
6 hail days - Livermore
6 hail days - San Mateo
7 hail days - San Leandro
5 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 San Jose.
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