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Hail history for Kern County, CA
14 hail reports in Kern County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 5, 2023.
Recent hail in Kern County
No hail was reported in Kern County in the last two years.
Hail days in Kern County by year
When hail season peaks in Kern County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kern County
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kern County since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Sep 3, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | 40 mph, estimated | Mettler 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Mc Farland 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2023 | 66 mph, measured | Naf China Lake 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Edwards AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 40 mph, estimated | Kern City 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Inyokern 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 49 mph, estimated | Weed Patch, Calders Corner, Tupman 9 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 62 mph, measured | Inyokern Airport, Onyx 3 wind reports |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 45 mph, estimated | Bakersfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 75 mph, estimated | Ridgecrest 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 Kern County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).