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Hail history for Alameda, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alameda on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Alameda ranks #1,033 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Alameda
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Alameda in the last two years.
Hail days near Alameda by year
When hail season peaks near Alameda
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (5) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Alameda
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Oakland (2 mi from Alameda)
Jan 20, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (9 mi from Alameda)
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (6 mi from Alameda)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (10 mi from Alameda)
Mar 5, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (9 mi from Alameda)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alameda
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alameda since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Dec 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Oakland Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 40 mph, estimated | San Francisco 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 54 mph, measured | San Francisco 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 Alameda; 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.
Nearby cities
- Oakland
12 hail days - Berkeley
9 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Richmond
9 hail days - Concord
6 hail days - Sunnyvale
9 hail days - Santa Clara
12 hail days - San Jose
13 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 Alameda.
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