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Hail history for El Dorado County, CA
15 hail reports in El Dorado County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2017.
Cities in El Dorado County
Recent hail in El Dorado County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Echo Lake 1 hail report |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lake Tahoe Airport, Al Tahoe 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in El Dorado County by year
When hail season peaks in El Dorado County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in El Dorado County
5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in El Dorado County since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Fallen Leaf 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 45 mph, measured | Fallen Leaf 1 wind report |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 49 mph, measured | Latrobe, Greenwood, Diamond Spgs 3 wind reports |
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 El Dorado County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).