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Hail history for Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carmel-by-the-Sea on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jan 20, 2010. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Recent hail near Carmel-by-the-Sea
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Carmel-by-the-Sea in the last two years.
Hail days near Carmel-by-the-Sea by year
When hail season peaks near Carmel-by-the-Sea
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (2) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Carmel-by-the-Sea
Jan 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Del Rey Oaks (6 mi from Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Carmel Highlands (4 mi from Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Del Rey Oaks (6 mi from Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Carmel (0 mi from Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Nov 29, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Monterey Airport (4 mi from Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carmel-by-the-Sea
2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carmel-by-the-Sea since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Dec 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | 30 mph, estimated | Asilomar 1 wind report |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 78 mph, measured | Monterey Airport 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea; 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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11 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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