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Hail history for Scotts Valley, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scotts Valley on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.75 in (penny) on Mar 10, 2006. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Scotts Valley
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Scotts Valley in the last two years.
Hail days near Scotts Valley by year
When hail season peaks near Scotts Valley
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and January (3).
Largest hail storms near Scotts Valley
Mar 10, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Live Oak (5 mi from Scotts Valley)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (4 mi from Scotts Valley)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (6 mi from Scotts Valley)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Felton (4 mi from Scotts Valley)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (1 mi from Scotts Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scotts Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 1 mi from Scotts Valley |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 6 mi from Scotts Valley |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 7 mi from Scotts Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scotts Valley
5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scotts Valley since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Dec 25, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 91 mph, measured | Santa Cruz, Holy City, Redwood Grove 3 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Capitola 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 46 mph, estimated | Ben Lomond 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 Scotts Valley; 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.
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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 Scotts Valley.
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