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Hail history for Monterey County, CA
19 hail reports in Monterey County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jan 20, 2010.
Cities in Monterey County
- Seaside
8 hail days - Monterey
8 hail days - Marina
6 hail days - Pacific Grove
8 hail days - Del Monte Forest
7 hail days - Carmel Valley
7 hail days - Carmel-by-the-Sea
7 hail days
Recent hail in Monterey County
No hail was reported in Monterey County in the last two years.
Hail days in Monterey County by year
When hail season peaks in Monterey County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Monterey County
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Monterey County since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Dec 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Big Sur 1 wind report |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Posts 1 wind report |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 30 mph, estimated | Asilomar 1 wind report |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 78 mph, measured | Monterey Airport, Jamesburg 2 wind reports |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Lucia 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 54 mph, measured | Big Sur 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 Monterey 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).