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Hail history for Visalia, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Visalia on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 11, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and February.
Visalia ranks #232 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Visalia
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Visalia in the last two years.
Hail days near Visalia by year
When hail season peaks near Visalia
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and February (1).
Largest hail storms near Visalia
May 28, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Cinowths Corner (2 mi from Visalia)
Apr 11, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Traver (9 mi from Visalia)
Feb 22, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Tagus (9 mi from Visalia)
Apr 4, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Goshen (7 mi from Visalia)
Apr 5, 2024 · 0.75 in (penny) · Cinowths Corner (3 mi from Visalia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Visalia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2008 | EF0 | Goshen Jct 4 mi from Visalia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Visalia
9 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Visalia since 2006, on 4 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2011 | 52 mph, estimated | Exeter 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2009 | 58 mph, estimated | Goshen, Visalia 2 wind reports |
| Jan 27, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Loma, Cinowths Corner, Lindcove 3 wind reports |
| Oct 29, 2007 | 71 mph, estimated | Cinowths Corner, Tulare 3 wind reports |
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 Visalia; 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 Visalia.
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