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Hail history for Ben Lomond, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ben Lomond on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.75 in (penny) on Mar 10, 2006. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Ben Lomond
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ben Lomond in the last two years.
Hail days near Ben Lomond by year
When hail season peaks near Ben Lomond
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and January (3).
Largest hail storms near Ben Lomond
Mar 10, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Live Oak (10 mi from Ben Lomond)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (7 mi from Ben Lomond)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (9 mi from Ben Lomond)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Felton (3 mi from Ben Lomond)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (5 mi from Ben Lomond)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ben Lomond
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 4 mi from Ben Lomond |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 9 mi from Ben Lomond |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 10 mi from Ben Lomond |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ben Lomond
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ben Lomond since 2006, on 3 days.
| 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 | 46 mph, estimated | Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond; 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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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 Ben Lomond.
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