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Hail history for Bonny Doon, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bonny Doon on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 29, 2023. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Bonny Doon
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bonny Doon in the last two years.
Hail days near Bonny Doon by year
When hail season peaks near Bonny Doon
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (4) and January (3).
Largest hail storms near Bonny Doon
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (8 mi from Bonny Doon)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (8 mi from Bonny Doon)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Felton (4 mi from Bonny Doon)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (8 mi from Bonny Doon)
Jan 16, 2020 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (8 mi from Bonny Doon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bonny Doon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 6 mi from Bonny Doon |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 8 mi from Bonny Doon |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 9 mi from Bonny Doon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bonny Doon
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bonny Doon since 2006, on 5 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 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 96 mph, estimated | Butano Park 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 Bonny Doon; 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 Bonny Doon.
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