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Hail history for Oakland, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oakland on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Oakland ranks #212 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Oakland
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Oakland in the last two years.
Hail days near Oakland by year
When hail season peaks near Oakland
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (5) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Oakland
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Oakland (4 mi from Oakland)
Jan 20, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (8 mi from Oakland)
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (4 mi from Oakland)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (10 mi from Oakland)
Mar 5, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (9 mi from Oakland)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oakland
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oakland since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Dec 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Oakland Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 40 mph, estimated | San Francisco 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 54 mph, measured | San Francisco 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 Oakland; 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
- Berkeley
9 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Richmond
9 hail days - Daly City
12 hail days - San Mateo
7 hail days - Concord
6 hail days - Sunnyvale
9 hail days - Santa Clara
12 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 Oakland.
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