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Hail history for Live Oak, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Live Oak on 9 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 Live Oak
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Live Oak in the last two years.
Hail days near Live Oak by year
When hail season peaks near Live Oak
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and January (3).
Largest hail storms near Live Oak
Mar 10, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Live Oak (1 mi from Live Oak)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (2 mi from Live Oak)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (3 mi from Live Oak)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Felton (7 mi from Live Oak)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Scotts Vly (6 mi from Live Oak)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Live Oak
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 5 mi from Live Oak |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 4 mi from Live Oak |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 3 mi from Live Oak |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Live Oak
4 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Live Oak since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Dec 25, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 91 mph, measured | Santa Cruz 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Capitola 1 wind report |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Ellicott 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 Live Oak; 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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8 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 Live Oak.
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