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Hail history for Half Moon Bay, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Half Moon Bay on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Mar 30, 2024. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Recent hail near Half Moon Bay
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Half Moon Bay in the last two years.
Hail days near Half Moon Bay by year
When hail season peaks near Half Moon Bay
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (4) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Half Moon Bay
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Half Moon Bay (1 mi from Half Moon Bay)
Jan 23, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Mateo (9 mi from Half Moon Bay)
Apr 8, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Half Moon Bay (3 mi from Half Moon Bay)
Feb 22, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Burlingame (8 mi from Half Moon Bay)
Mar 17, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Carlos (9 mi from Half Moon Bay)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Half Moon Bay
5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Half Moon Bay since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Dec 24, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | El Granada 1 wind report |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Pedro Vly, Half Moon Bay Airport 2 wind reports |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 30 mph, estimated | San Carlos 1 wind report |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 64 mph, measured | Pedro Vly 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 Half Moon Bay; 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
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14 hail days - Sunnyvale
9 hail days - Oakland
12 hail days - Santa Clara
12 hail days - Berkeley
9 hail days - San Jose
13 hail days - Richmond
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 Half Moon Bay.
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