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Hail history for Solano County, CA
Solano County has 6 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 1 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on April 10, 2026.
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.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Solano County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
A trained spotter reported ping pong sized hail 1.5 inches in diameter in Rio Vista with severe thunderstorms.
· 0.75″ (penny)
Hail covered 80% of the ground and was up to 2 to 3 inches deep in some locations.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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 Solano County
Has it ever hailed in Solano County?
Yes — 6 hail events have been recorded for Solano County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 1 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Solano County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Solano County, CA is April 10, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Solano County?
1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on April 10, 2026. 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.