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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bakersfield, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bakersfield, CA from May 30, 1984 through June 18, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bakersfield, CA · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bakersfield, CA

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2005
2:58 PM PST
Hail report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S (Bfl)Meadows Field Ap, CA
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 1997
4:30 PM PST
Hail report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bakersfield, CA
1.50″ hail
Feb 17, 1997
2:20 PM PST
Hail report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bakersfield, 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 and near Bakersfield, CA

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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2021
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLEW DOWN IN THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A DOWNED TREE FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS ON AIRPORT DRIVE AND WEST CHINA GRADE LOOP IN BAKERSFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED A PUBLIC REPORT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA THAT SHOWED A BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION DAMAGED BY THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS NEAR STATE ROUTE 99 AND BERKSHIRE ROAD IN BAKERSFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN ROADWAY DUE TO STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS IN EAST BAKERSFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN IN ROADWAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Bakersfield, CA
45 mph
Feb 28, 2014
1:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted and totaled a car due to thunderstorm winds. Location was at Jenkins and Rosedale.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Bakersfield, CA
58 mph
Sep 23, 2011
5:40 PM PST-8
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm toppled a tree and a power pole. In Bakersfield 3723 customers lost power.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Bakersfield East, CA
UNK mph
Aug 31, 1987
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
Aug 31, 1987
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
May 30, 1984
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 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 and near Bakersfield, CA

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 65 MPH TRACKED SOUTHWESTWARD FOR A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 300 YARDS. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A RURAL AREA NORTHEAST OF BAKERSFIELD SOUTHEAST OF KERN CANYON ROAD AND TO THE SOUTHWEST OF MOUNTAIN MEADOWS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Bakersfield, CA
EF0 category
May 6, 2013
6:10 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred on the west side of Bakersfield. It was weak and short lived. The location was near the intersection of Stockdale Hwy and Old River Rd. No damage was reported and it was rated an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 E Jastro, CA
F0 category
Apr 3, 1999
4:30 PM PST
Tornado report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: With strong gradient wind and some convective activity, a cold air funnel touched down briefly in Southeast Bakersfield near Pacheco Road and Kaiser Court. A few small trees were downed along with damage to a small shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Bakersfield, CA
F0 category
Feb 17, 1997
2:15 PM PST
Tornado report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bakersfield, CA
F0 category
Nov 22, 1996
3:43 PM PST
Tornado report for Bakersfield, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ENE Bakersfield, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Bakersfield, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population408,366
Households127,626
Housing units133,876
Income
Median household income$77,397
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached95,568
Attached single-family4,572
Small multifamily17,608
Large multifamily11,903
Mobile homes4,160
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share22.0%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied76,767
Renter-occupied50,859
Vacant units6,250
Home value & age
Median home value$347,300
Owner homes $300k+64.6%
Owner homes $500k+16.0%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built1989
Older-home share35.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars118,415
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 10 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Bakersfield, CA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bakersfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bakersfield, CA is 1.50″. It was reported near Bakersfield, CA on February 17, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in Bakersfield — 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 Bakersfield and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Bakersfield — 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 Bakersfield address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Bakersfield — 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 Bakersfield address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bakersfield — 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 Bakersfield, CA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bakersfield, 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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