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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Borrego Springs, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Borrego Springs, CA from July 18, 1955 through September 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 92004 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Borrego Springs, CA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Borrego Springs, CA

6 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 13, 2012
1:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble to nickel sized hail reported from an intense thunderstorm near Ocotillo Wells. Heavy rain and a lot of cloud to ground lightning was also observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ocotillo Wells, CA
0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
12:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a spotter, along with an estimated wind gust of 45 to 55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.9 NNW Warner Spgs, CA
1.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2008
3:25 PM PST-8
Hail report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in Ranchita.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ranchita, CA
1.00″ hail
Oct 16, 2005
6:45 PM PST
Hail report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail and frequent lightning was observed in Ranchita.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ranchita, CA
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2005
3:00 PM PST
Hail report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two reports of 3/4 hail were received as a severe thunderstorm moved over Ranchita. Hail fell from Ranchita to just northeast of Montezuma Valley Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Ranchita, CA
1.00″ hail
Sep 11, 2004
4:40 PM PST
Hail report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm which also produced flash flooding dropped hail ranging in size from one quarter inch to one inch in diameter. The hail was large enough to break a window in the town of Borrego Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Borrego Spgs, 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 Borrego Springs, CA

16 reports
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64 mph
Sep 18, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Anza Borrego Desert State Part Observation Station reported wind gust of 64 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Borrego Springs, CA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi trailer overturned by wind. Photo shared. Thunderstorm moved through deserts 530 to 700 pm. Nearby sites reported 35 mph further west in Borrego Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ESE Borrego Springs, CA
58 mph
Sep 10, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION NRWSD NARROWS SUB (SDGE). TEMPERATURE DROPPED FROM 101 TO 74F. THIS IS ALONG HIGHWAY 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Borrego Springs, CA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS BRANCHES DOWN... DEAD TREE DOWN. ESTIMATED GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Warner Springs, CA
60 mph
Sep 8, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STATE PARK RANGER AT OCOTILLO WELLS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ESE Borrego Springs, CA
60 mph
Jul 17, 2015
4:46 PM PST-8
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust just southeast of Borrego Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NW Borrego Spgs Arpt, CA
64 mph
Sep 6, 2013
1:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Borrego Springs mesonet station recorded a peak wind gust of 64 mph during a thunderstorm. California Highway Patrol reported power lines down on Borrego Valley Road and Rango Way, blocking both directions of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 WNW Desert Lodge, CA
58 mph
Jul 31, 2011
3:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Anza-Borrego State Park rangers reported three power poles down due to thudnerstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.74 WSW Ocotillo Wells, CA
64 mph
Sep 5, 2009
3:55 PM PST-8
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Imperial Irrigation District Energy reported 16 broken power poles and associated equipment along Split Mountain Road in San Diego County due to strong winds from the thunderstorm near Ocotillo Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.75 S Ocotillo Wells, CA
60 mph
Jul 29, 2005
3:00 PM PST
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The same thunderstorm that dropped 3/4 inch hail also produced estimated wind gusts over 60 mph in the town of Ranchita as well as near Montezuma Valley Rd. Doppler radar indicated a mesocyclone with this storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ranchita, CA
60 mph
Sep 11, 2004
4:40 PM PST
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An anemometer in Borrego Springs recorded a wind gust over 60 mph before it was blown over during a severe thunderstorm. Six power poles were also blown down by the thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Borrego Spgs, CA
46 mph
Aug 20, 2003
2:32 PM PST
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Borrego Spgs, CA
70 mph
Aug 29, 2000
1:50 PM PST
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Borrego Spgs, CA
60 mph
Sep 5, 1997
12:00 PM PST
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A complex of very heavy thunderstorms developed over Borrego Springs and the surrounding mountains and deserts of northeastern San Diego County from Ocotillo Wells, to Julian and Ranchita. Strong winds clocked at 60 mph, downed six power poles at La Casa Del Zorro Resort. Downed power lines and flooding forced the closure of Borrego Springs Road between Yaqui Pass and Highway 78. At least 1600 residences and businesses in the area were without power, and some without running water for over 14 hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: Borrego Spgs, CA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 1981
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 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 Borrego Springs, CA

1 reports
F0 category
May 20, 1997
4:45 PM PST
Tornado report for Borrego Springs, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As temperatures climbed into the nineties, a funnel, pendant from a cumulus congestus, was observed to briefly touch the desert floor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Borrego Spgs, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Borrego Springs, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,781
Households1,453
Housing units2,614
Income
Median household income$83,836
$100k+ households44.3%
$150k+ households18.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,884
Attached single-family136
Small multifamily42
Large multifamily63
Mobile homes489
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share5.2%
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share18.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,124
Renter-occupied329
Vacant units1,161
Home value & age
Median home value$396,400
Owner homes $300k+69.2%
Owner homes $500k+40.0%
Owner homes $750k+25.8%
Median year built1985
Older-home share40.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,399
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 16 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Borrego Springs, CA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Borrego Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Borrego Springs, CA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Ranchita, CA on September 11, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Borrego Springs — 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 Borrego Springs address?

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