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Hail history for Novato, CA

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Novato on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Aug 17, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and January.

Novato ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Novato

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Novato in the last two years.

Hail days near Novato by year

When hail season peaks near Novato

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and January (2).

Largest hail storms near Novato

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Novato

2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Novato since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Dec 25, 2025.

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 Novato; 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

• Richmond
  9 hail days
• Berkeley
  9 hail days
• Santa Rosa
  7 hail days
• San Francisco
  14 hail days
• Oakland
  12 hail days
• Daly City
  12 hail days
• Concord
  6 hail days
• San Leandro
  5 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 Novato.

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