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Hail history for Kensington, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kensington on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Nov 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Kensington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kensington in the last two years.
Hail days near Kensington by year
When hail season peaks near Kensington
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and January (2).
Largest hail storms near Kensington
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (4 mi from Kensington)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (3 mi from Kensington)
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Lafayette (8 mi from Kensington)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (3 mi from Kensington)
Nov 26, 2019 · 0.25 in (pea) · Oakland (10 mi from Kensington)
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 Kensington; 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
- Berkeley
9 hail days - Richmond
9 hail days - Oakland
12 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Concord
6 hail days - San Leandro
5 hail days - Daly City
12 hail days - San Mateo
7 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 Kensington.
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