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Hail history for Foster City, CA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 30, 20240.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20060.25 in (pea)Mar 30, 2024
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger0
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles7

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Foster City on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 30, 2024. Hail is most common here in January and March.

Foster City ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Foster City

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Foster City in the last two years.

Hail days near Foster City by year

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When hail season peaks near Foster City

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (2) and March (2).

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Largest hail storms near Foster City

Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Mateo (2 mi from Foster City)

Feb 22, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Burlingame (6 mi from Foster City)

Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Carlos (4 mi from Foster City)

Jan 20, 2019 · 0.25 in (pea) · Redwood City (6 mi from Foster City)

Mar 30, 2024 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Carlos Airport (3 mi from Foster City)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Foster City

7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Foster City since 2006, on 7 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Dec 14, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Dec 25, 202572 mph, measuredSfo Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 14, 202483 mph, measuredSfo Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 4, 202430 mph, estimatedSan Carlos
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 10, 202369 mph, measuredSfo Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 25, 201830 mph, estimatedAtherton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 20, 201064 mph, measuredPedro Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 18, 201059 mph, measuredSfo Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Foster City; 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

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 Foster City.

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