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Hail history for Tulare County, CA
14 hail reports in Tulare County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 28, 2009.
Cities in Tulare County
Recent hail in Tulare County
No hail was reported in Tulare County in the last two years.
Hail days in Tulare County by year
When hail season peaks in Tulare County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Tulare County
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Tulare County since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 18, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2023 | 40 mph, estimated | Traver 1 wind report |
| Feb 5, 2023 | 40 mph, estimated | Traver 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 40 mph, estimated | Delft Colony 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 49 mph, estimated | Paige 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 49 mph, estimated | Tipton 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 40 mph, estimated | Pixley 1 wind report |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Tulare Airpark 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Porterville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilsonia 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2011 | 52 mph, estimated | Exeter 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 Tulare County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).