Hail Swath Map Preview
The Chico, CA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 3, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chico, CA Hail Map
The May 3, 2026 hail swath map for Chico, CA covers approximately 241 square miles and includes an estimated 430 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 100 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 176 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 61 sq mi | 102 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 100 sq mi | 176 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 64 sq mi | 119 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13 sq mi | 28 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 5 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chico, CA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 3, 2026 hail swath map area for Chico, CA, HailGeeks estimates 512 single-family homes, 4 townhomes, and 1 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 236 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 119 | 1 | 0 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 236 | 2 | 1 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 128 | 1 | 0 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Chico, CA Hail Map
Hail from the May 3, 2026 storm was mapped across 3 counties in the Chico, CA region. Tehama County, CA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 33 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Chico, CA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Chico, CA. Mineral, CA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 22 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 3, 2026 Chico, CA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Chico, CA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 3, 2026 Chico, CA hail map spans 4 ZIP codes. ZIP 96075 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 14.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 3, 2026 hail map for Chico, CA currently list 0 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2026 5:15 PM CT | 2 NW Quincy | CA | Quincy Fire Department reported three downed trees associated with strong thunderstorms. Observed peak wind gusts were up to 45 mph. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2026 6:10 PM CT | UNK | 3 WSW Chester | CA | [Landspout] ALERTCalifornia PG&E webcam footage relayed through social media showed a landspout in an unpopulated... rural area of Plumas County west of Chester around 4:10 PM on May 3. No damage was reported by Plumas County OES. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 3, 2026 Chico, CA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Chico, CA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Chico, CA region as the May 3, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 2, 2025 through Apr 21, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 21, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chico, CA
Not sure whether the May 3, 2026 Chico, CA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Chico, CA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 3, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Chico, CA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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