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Hail history for Monterey County, CA
Monterey County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 1 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on January 20, 2010.
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 Monterey County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Monterey County's peak: January.
Most recent recorded events
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Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Monterey County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.25″ (pea)
Pea sized hail was reported at the National Weather Service office in Monterey.
· 0.7″ (penny)
Began to see reports via social media of localized, low level urban flooding due to heavy rain and hail, so we investigated. To attain some ground truth, WCM called petro facility that the convection crossed. He spoke with the plant supervisor who was from Texas and knows severe weather. The supervisor was able to provide photos and video of the hail falling and accumulating.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
An intense hail storm occurred near Ryan Ranch just south-southeast of Del Rey Oaks.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
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 Monterey County
Has it ever hailed in Monterey County?
Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Monterey County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 2001, including 1 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Monterey County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Monterey County, CA is March 29, 2023, with 0.25″ (pea) 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 Monterey County?
1.0″ (quarter), recorded on January 20, 2010. 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.
More California hail history
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.