Hail History

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Hail history for Novato, CA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 17, 20200.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20060.25 in (pea)Aug 17, 2020
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger0
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles2

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Novato on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 0.25 in (pea) on Aug 17, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and January.

Novato ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Novato

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Novato in the last two years.

Hail days near Novato by year

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When hail season peaks near Novato

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and January (2).

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Largest hail storms near Novato

Jan 19, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Petaluma (10 mi from Novato)

Jan 25, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Petaluma (9 mi from Novato)

Mar 3, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · San Rafael (9 mi from Novato)

Mar 14, 2018 · 0.25 in (pea) · Petaluma (9 mi from Novato)

Aug 17, 2020 · 0.25 in (pea) · Ross (9 mi from Novato)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Novato

2 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Novato since 2006, on 2 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Dec 25, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Dec 25, 202590 mph, measuredWoodacre
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 4, 202558 mph, measuredWoodacre
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 Novato; 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

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 Novato.

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