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Hail history for San Rafael, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of San Rafael on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 10, 2021. Hail is most common here in March and November.
San Rafael ranks #1,064 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near San Rafael
No hail was reported within 10 miles of San Rafael in the last two years.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar San Rafael meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan San Rafael
Of 9 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (4) and November (1).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan San Rafael
Nov 4, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Rafael (1 mi from San Rafael)
Jan 25, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Sausalito (9 mi from San Rafael)
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Rafael (1 mi from San Rafael)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Corte Madera (2 mi from San Rafael)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Mill Vly (4 mi from San Rafael)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near San Rafael
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of San Rafael since 2006, on 3 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 |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 70 mph, a measured | Sausalito 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 Rafael; 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 San Rafael.
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