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Hail history for Piedmont, CA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Piedmont on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Nov 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Recent hail near Piedmont
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Piedmont in the last two years.
Hail days near Piedmont by year
When hail season peaks near Piedmont
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (3) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Piedmont
Jan 19, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Oakland (4 mi from Piedmont)
Jan 22, 2017 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (2 mi from Piedmont)
Mar 2, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (4 mi from Piedmont)
Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Lafayette (7 mi from Piedmont)
Apr 16, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Berkeley (4 mi from Piedmont)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Piedmont
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Piedmont since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Aug 16, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Oakland Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Saranap 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 63 mph, measured | Walnut Hgts 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 Piedmont; 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
- Oakland
12 hail days - Berkeley
9 hail days - Richmond
9 hail days - San Francisco
14 hail days - Daly City
12 hail days - Concord
6 hail days - Sunnyvale
9 hail days - Santa Clara
12 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 Piedmont.
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