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Hail history for El Dorado County, CA
El Dorado County has 22 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 20, 2017.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in El Dorado County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks El Dorado County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for El Dorado County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.75″ (penny)
Public reported 0.75 inch hail near Meyers. Also received many reports of pea size hail accumulating up to 2-3 inches.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A severe thunderstorm near Emerald Bay/D. L. Bliss State Park dropped large hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter. No damage estimates/reports were available.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The hail was estimated to be golf-ball sized from a Facebook image. The hail broke flower pots, a birdbath and two glass tables.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in El Dorado County
Has it ever hailed in El Dorado County?
Yes — 22 hail events have been recorded for El Dorado County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in El Dorado County?
The most recent recorded hail event for El Dorado County, CA is July 26, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in El Dorado County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 20, 2017. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.