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Hail history for San Francisco, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of San Francisco on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.5 in (marble) on Nov 29, 2018. Hail is most common here in January and March.
San Francisco ranks #205 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near San Francisco
No hail was reported within 10 miles of San Francisco in the last two years.
Hail days near San Francisco by year
When hail season peaks near San Francisco
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (5) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near San Francisco
Nov 29, 2018 · 0.5 in (marble) · San Francisco (2 mi from San Francisco)
Jan 20, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (0 mi from San Francisco)
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Ocean View (8 mi from San Francisco)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (3 mi from San Francisco)
Mar 5, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Francisco (0 mi from San Francisco)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near San Francisco
7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of San Francisco since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 16, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Colma 1 wind report |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Crissy Aaf 1 wind report |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 40 mph, estimated | San Francisco 1 wind report |
| Jan 14, 2023 | damage reported | Crissy Aaf 1 wind report |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Bayshore 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 70 mph, measured | Sausalito, San Francisco 2 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 San Francisco; 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
- Daly City
12 hail days - Oakland
12 hail days - Berkeley
9 hail days - Richmond
9 hail days - San Leandro
5 hail days - San Mateo
7 hail days - Concord
6 hail days - Sunnyvale
9 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 San Francisco.
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