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Hail history for Richmond, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Aug 17, 2020. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Richmond ranks #220 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Richmond
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Richmond in the last two years.
Hail days near Richmond by year
When hail season peaks near Richmond
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (3) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Richmond
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (8 mi from Richmond)
Nov 4, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Rafael (10 mi from Richmond)
Jan 25, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Sausalito (10 mi from Richmond)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (6 mi from Richmond)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Corte Madera (10 mi from Richmond)
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 Richmond; 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 - Oakland
12 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Daly City
12 hail days - Concord
6 hail days - San Leandro
5 hail days - San Mateo
7 hail days - Livermore
6 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 Richmond.
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