Hail History

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Hail history for Santa Clara County, CA

Last hail in the countyMar 30, 20240.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Oct 10, 2012
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger1
Tornadoes in the county1
Damaging wind reports in the county7

35 hail reports in Santa Clara County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Oct 10, 2012.

Cities in Santa Clara County

Recent hail in Santa Clara County

No hail was reported in Santa Clara County in the last two years.

Hail days in Santa Clara County by year

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When hail season peaks in Santa Clara County

5Jan2Feb8Mar2AprMayJunJulAugSep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Santa Clara County

7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Santa Clara County since 2006, on 5 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Dec 25, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Dec 25, 202590 mph, measuredHoly City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 24, 202575 mph, measuredLos Altos Hills, Permanente
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 4, 202423 mph, estimatedEvergreen
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202061 mph, measuredLos Gatos, Old Gilroy
2 wind reports
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Jan 18, 201081 mph, estimatedMilpitas
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Santa Clara County; 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).