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Hail history for South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Lake Tahoe on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near South Lake Tahoe
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Echo Lake 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from South Lake Tahoe |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lake Tahoe Airport, Al Tahoe 2 hail reports · closest near the center of South Lake Tahoe |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Lake Tahoe by year
When hail season peaks near South Lake Tahoe
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near South Lake Tahoe
Jul 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Lake Tahoe (1 mi from South Lake Tahoe)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was estimated to be golf-ball sized from a Facebook image. The hail broke flower pots, a birdbath and two glass tables.Aug 20, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meeks Bay (7 mi from South Lake Tahoe)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm near Emerald Bay/D. L. Bliss State Park dropped large hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter. No damage estimates/reports were available.Aug 8, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Tahoe Airport (2 mi from South Lake Tahoe)
Sep 8, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Meeks Bay (7 mi from South Lake Tahoe)
Jul 2, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Tahoe Airport (2 mi from South Lake Tahoe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Lake Tahoe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2017 | EF0 | Zephyr Cove 7 mi from South Lake Tahoe |
| Jul 8, 2015 | EF0 | Fallen Leaf 5 mi from South Lake Tahoe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Lake Tahoe
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Lake Tahoe since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 27, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Fallen Leaf 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 45 mph, measured | Fallen Leaf 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 78 mph, measured | Mottsville 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 South Lake Tahoe; 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
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 South Lake Tahoe.
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