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Hail history for Novato, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Novato on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Aug 17, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Novato ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Novato
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Novato in the last two years.
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Novato
Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (2) and January (2).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Novato
Jan 19, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Petaluma (10 mi from Novato)
Jan 25, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Petaluma (9 mi from Novato)
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Rafael (9 mi from Novato)
Mar 14, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Petaluma (9 mi from Novato)
Aug 17, 2020 · 0.25 in (pea) · Ross (9 mi from Novato)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Novato
2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Novato since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Dec 25, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 90 mph, a measured | Woodacre 1 wind report |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | Woodacre 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 Novato; 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.
Cities nearby
- Richmond
9 hail days - Berkeley
9 hail days - Santa Rosa
7 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Oakland
12 hail days - Daly City
12 hail days - Concord
6 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 Novato.
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