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Hail history for Ventura County, CA
Ventura County has 5 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 5 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on January 21, 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.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Ventura County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
A trained weather spotter reported one inch hail in association with a severe thunderstorm.
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
A trained spotter in the Agoura Hills area reported large hail with a diameter of 1.50 inches.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 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 Ventura County
Has it ever hailed in Ventura County?
Yes — 5 hail events have been recorded for Ventura County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 5 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Ventura County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Ventura County, CA is October 19, 2010, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Ventura County?
1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on January 21, 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.