Hail HistoryHome › California › Monterey County › Seaside
Hail history for Seaside, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seaside on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jan 20, 2010. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Seaside ranks #1,081 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Seaside
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Seaside in the last two years.
Hail days near Seaside by year
When hail season peaks near Seaside
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (3) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Seaside
Jan 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Del Rey Oaks (2 mi from Seaside)
Jan 20, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Marina (6 mi from Seaside)
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Carmel Highlands (9 mi from Seaside)
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Del Rey Oaks (1 mi from Seaside)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Carmel (6 mi from Seaside)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seaside
2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seaside since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Dec 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | 30 mph, estimated | Asilomar 1 wind report |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 78 mph, measured | Monterey Airport 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 Seaside; 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
- Monterey
8 hail days - Pacific Grove
8 hail days - Marina
6 hail days - Capitola
11 hail days - Soquel
11 hail days - Live Oak
9 hail days - Santa Cruz
9 hail days - Scotts Valley
11 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 Seaside.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Seaside's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Seaside with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →