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Hail history for Big Bear City, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Bear City on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.75 in (penny) on Sep 13, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Big Bear City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Big Bear City in the last two years.
Hail days near Big Bear City by year
When hail season peaks near Big Bear City
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (1) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Big Bear City
Aug 26, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Big Bear City (1 mi from Big Bear City)
Sep 13, 2011 · 0.75 in (penny) · Big Bear City (1 mi from Big Bear City)
Jul 22, 2013 · 0.5 in (marble) · Big Bear City (1 mi from Big Bear City)
Apr 29, 2019 · 0.25 in (pea) · Baldwin Lake (9 mi from Big Bear City)
Jun 22, 2022 · 0.25 in (pea) · Big Bear City (3 mi from Big Bear City)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Big Bear City
5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Big Bear City since 2006, on 5 days. The strongest measured gust was 49 mph on Jul 5, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Big Bear City 1 wind report |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sugarloaf 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lucerne Vly 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 55 mph, estimated | Moonridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 49 mph, measured | Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear City; 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.
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 Big Bear City.
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