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Hail history for Day Valley, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Day Valley on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jan 20, 2010. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Day Valley
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Day Valley in the last two years.
Hail days near Day Valley by year
When hail season peaks near Day Valley
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and January (3).
Largest hail storms near Day Valley
Jan 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Corralitos (4 mi from Day Valley)
Mar 10, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Live Oak (7 mi from Day Valley)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (9 mi from Day Valley)
Sep 11, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Watsonville (7 mi from Day Valley)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (9 mi from Day Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Day Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 10 mi from Day Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Day Valley
4 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Day Valley since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Dec 25, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 91 mph, measured | Santa Cruz, Holy City 2 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Capitola 1 wind report |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Ellicott 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 Day Valley; 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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5 hail days - Milpitas
8 hail days - Redwood City
5 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 Day Valley.
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