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Hail history for Arcata, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arcata on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Dec 10, 2015. Hail is most common here in February and December.
Recent hail near Arcata
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Arcata in the last two years.
Hail days near Arcata by year
When hail season peaks near Arcata
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (4) and December (2).
Largest hail storms near Arcata
Dec 10, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Arcata (5 mi from Arcata)
Jan 18, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Rosewood (10 mi from Arcata)
Feb 18, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Arcata (0 mi from Arcata)
Feb 4, 2019 · 0.25 in (pea) · Alliance (2 mi from Arcata)
Feb 9, 2019 · 0.25 in (pea) · Mc Kinleyville (5 mi from Arcata)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arcata
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2018 | EF0 | Eureka 6 mi from Arcata |
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 Arcata; 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
- Bayside
7 hail days - McKinleyville
8 hail days - Myrtletown
6 hail days - Eureka
6 hail days - Cutten
6 hail days - Bayview
6 hail days - Pine Hills
7 hail days - Humboldt Hill
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 Arcata.
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