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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Butte County, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Butte County, CA from June 28, 1970 through December 21, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 95965 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Butte County, CA · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 21, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Butte County

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 2, 2016
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chico, CA
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2005
11:55 PM PST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Durham, CA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2001
4:58 PM PST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 30 SE Paradise, CA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2001
4:42 PM PST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oroville, CA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2001
4:31 PM PST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Paradise, CA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2001
4:27 PM PST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chico, CA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2001
3:22 PM PST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oroville, CA
0.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1989
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CA
0.75″ hail
Sep 25, 1986
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Butte County

12 reports
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90 mph
Dec 20, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Meteorologists surveyed damage in Oroville from Tuesday evenings storms. It was determined that straight-line winds caused the tree and structure damage on the north side of Oroville with estimated winds of 60 to 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Oroville, CA
UNK mph
Jan 14, 2023
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHP REPORTS A LARGE PINE TREE DOWN ACROSS BOTH LANES OF SR 99 JUST NORTH OF E 1ST AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Chico, CA
UNK mph
Jan 5, 2023
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE AND TREE LEANING OVER AGUAS FRIAS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Dayton, CA
58 mph
May 25, 2019
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CONCOW ROAD PG&E WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Pulga, CA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE OR DOWNED TREES REPORTED NEAR WEST SACRAMENTO AVE AND RIVER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Nord, CA
49 mph
Nov 15, 2015
12:40 PM PST-8
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were knocked down in east Biggs by winds from a microburst. The California Highway Patrol, Cal Fire-Butte County and Pacific Gas and Electric responded to reports of downed power lines on Dos Rios Road in East Biggs. PG&E���s outage map indicated that about 104 residences were affected by the outage as late as 5 p.m. Sunday.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Biggs, CA
60 mph
Nov 2, 2015
4:16 PM PST-8
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A collapsing thunderstorm resulted in a downburst which brought strong straight line winds which snapped 6 power poles along east Eaton Rd. and Godman Ave in Chico. There were 10000 PG&E customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 NE Chico, CA
58 mph
Mar 4, 1996
2:45 PM PST
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palermo, CA
UNK mph
Sep 26, 1991
8:30 AM CST
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 1989
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
60 mph
Feb 28, 1988
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
90 mph
Jun 15, 1978
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Butte County

18 reports
UNK category
Dec 21, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NNE Oroville. NWS Meteorologists surveyed damage in Oroville from Tuesday evenings storms in conjunction with radar and video evidence. It was determined that an EF-1 tornado caused tree and minor structure damage on the north side of Oroville. Max estimated winds 90 mph... path length 0.4 miles... width approx 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Oroville, CA
UNK category
Nov 18, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 6 WSW BIG BEND. A TORNADO WAS REPORTED BY MULTIPLE PUBLIC SOURCES. A LARGE TREE WAS UPROOTED... MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS KNOCKED DOWN AND A CHAIN LINK FENCE WAS KNOCKED OVER. LOCALLY STRONGER WINDS MAY HAVE OCCURRED AS A CAR WAS FLIPPED AS WELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Big Bend, CA
EF0 category
Mar 29, 2014
6:40 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At approximately 7:40pm, a trained spotter saw a funnel cloud associated with a supercell near Nord, CA while travelling on Highway 99 just east of Cana Highway. He witnessed the funnel cloud briefly touch down to the ground and then lift again. NWS storm survey found an uprooted tree in an orchard where the touchdown occurred, and swirl marks in the ground surrounding the tree. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 N Anita, CA
EF0 category
Mar 25, 2014
6:15 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down near Highway 99 between Skyway Road and Neal Road at around 7:15pm PDT. Winds were estimated to be 65mph. A rotted tree along Neal Road was blown down, and branches were blown off of surrounding trees. Swirl marks were on the ground, but the tornado was no more than 10-15 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 WSW Paradise Skypark Arp, CA
EF2 category
May 25, 2011
5:45 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The third tornado in the outbreak developed approximately northwest of Oroville in Butte County at approximately 645 pm and moved northeast. It caused significant damage to a ranch property near the intersection of Table Mountain Road and Hwy 70 including the destruction of a large, well built garage and significant damage to an open barn. The rating of an EF2 was based upon the destruction of the garage, though evidence was found of the footing boards being bolted to the slab in the front portion of the structure. The estimated highest wind speed (3 second gust) based upon damage with this tornado is 120 mph. There were no injuries nor fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.5 NNW Thermalito, CA
F0 category
Apr 8, 2005
3:05 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Durham, CA
F1 category
Jan 8, 2005
4:45 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Oroville, CA
F0 category
May 16, 1998
1:25 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richvale, CA
F0 category
Apr 25, 1994
8:10 PM PDT
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire department officials spotted the tornado as it briefly touched down in southern Butte County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Honcut, CA
F0 category
Mar 10, 1994
7:30 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A resident saw the tornado illuminated by a lightning strike as it uprooted trees in his neighborhood. The falling trees damaged houses, and knocked out power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oroville, CA
F2 category
Feb 10, 1994
2:28 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed behind a cold front and traveled through a housing subdivision in Oroville. A total of 47 homes were damaged. One home was destroyed while 25 others suffered major damage. The funnel of the tornado was spotted by many residents and several descibed a "noise like a freight train". A full sized motorhome was toppled and pushed forward several feet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oroville, CA
F0 category
Apr 17, 1993
4:20 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the center of Chico near Fourth Street and Chico State University. The brief touchdown resulted in damage to a number of trees, and was observed by local authorities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chico, CA
F1 category
Jan 7, 1993
3:00 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A barn roof was tossed 75 feet and 2 vehicles were damaged by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Biggs, CA
F1 category
Dec 17, 1992
4:20 PM PST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
Jan 22, 1981
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Butte County, CA
Butte County · 55,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Butte County

Chico, CA 10
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Butte County, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population209,470
Households82,345
Housing units91,176
Income
Median household income$68,574
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached55,999
Attached single-family2,822
Small multifamily13,544
Large multifamily8,783
Mobile homes9,404
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share24.5%
Mobile-home share10.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied47,987
Renter-occupied34,358
Vacant units8,831
Home value & age
Median home value$408,700
Owner homes $300k+70.4%
Owner homes $500k+32.1%
Owner homes $750k+11.6%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars77,430
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Butte County

95965 9
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95928 7
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95973 7
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95901 3
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95926 3
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95969 2
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95917 1
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95938 1
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95948 1
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95954 1
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95958 1
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95966 1
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95968 1
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95974 1
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Butte County have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 12 wind, and 18 tornado reports in Butte County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 21, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Butte County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Butte County is 1.00″. It was reported near Chico, CA on October 2, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in Butte County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Butte County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Butte County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Butte County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Butte County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Butte County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Butte County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Butte County, CA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Butte County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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