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Hail history for Rio Del Mar, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rio Del Mar on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jan 20, 2010. Hail is most common here in March and January.
Recent hail near Rio Del Mar
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rio Del Mar in the last two years.
Hail days near Rio Del Mar by year
When hail season peaks near Rio Del Mar
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and January (4).
Largest hail storms near Rio Del Mar
Jan 20, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Corralitos (7 mi from Rio Del Mar)
Mar 10, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Live Oak (4 mi from Rio Del Mar)
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (7 mi from Rio Del Mar)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Santa Cruz (8 mi from Rio Del Mar)
Sep 11, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Watsonville (8 mi from Rio Del Mar)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rio Del Mar
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | EF1 | Scotts Vly 9 mi from Rio Del Mar |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 8 mi from Rio Del Mar |
| Jan 6, 2019 | EF0 | Santa Cruz 7 mi from Rio Del Mar |
| Dec 22, 2012 | EF0 | Ellicott 7 mi from Rio Del Mar |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rio Del Mar
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rio Del Mar since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Dec 25, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 91 mph, measured | Santa Cruz 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Capitola 1 wind report |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Ellicott 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 Rio Del Mar; 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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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 Rio Del Mar.
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