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Hail history for Shasta County, CA
Shasta County has 26 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 24, 2019.
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 Shasta County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Shasta County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0″ | Tea cup | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Shasta County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
There were numerous reports of large hail across the Redding area, including a photo of hail from the family of an NWS employee showing oblong hail as large as 3 inches in diameter. Hail this size is rare in California and is near record size. Many cars were dented or had back windows or windshields broken.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Multiple reports of golf ball to tennis ball size hail reported on the east side of Redding. from 8:05 pm to 8:20 pm. pictures sent to us via Facebook.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golf ball size hail reported in Shasta Lake City. Pictures seen on Twitter.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
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 Shasta County
Has it ever hailed in Shasta County?
Yes — 26 hail events have been recorded for Shasta County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1986, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Shasta County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Shasta County, CA is May 24, 2019, with 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 Shasta County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 24, 2019. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.