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Hail history for Soquel, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Soquel on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jan 20, 2010. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Soquel
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Soquel in the last two years.
Hail days near Soquel by year
When hail season peaks near Soquel
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and January (4).
Largest hail storms near Soquel
Jan 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Corralitos (9 mi from Soquel)
Mar 10, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Live Oak (1 mi from Soquel)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (3 mi from Soquel)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (5 mi from Soquel)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Felton (8 mi from Soquel)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Soquel
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 6 mi from Soquel |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 5 mi from Soquel |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 4 mi from Soquel |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Soquel
4 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Soquel 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 Soquel; 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 Soquel.
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