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Hail history for Boulder Creek, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Boulder Creek on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 30, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Boulder Creek
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Boulder Creek in the last two years.
Hail days near Boulder Creek by year
When hail season peaks near Boulder Creek
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Boulder Creek
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Felton (6 mi from Boulder Creek)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (8 mi from Boulder Creek)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Riverside Grove (7 mi from Boulder Creek)
Jan 16, 2020 · 0.25 in (pea) · Ben Lomond (4 mi from Boulder Creek)
Mar 10, 2021 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (7 mi from Boulder Creek)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Boulder Creek
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 7 mi from Boulder Creek |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Boulder Creek
6 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Boulder Creek since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 16, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 67 mph, estimated | Redwood Grove 1 wind report |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wildwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Swanton, Ben Lomond 2 wind reports |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Butano Park 2 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 Boulder Creek; 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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7 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 Boulder Creek.
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