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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Desert Center, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Desert Center, CA from August 3, 1973 through July 24, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Desert Center, CA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Desert Center, CA

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2013
11:45 AM PST-8
Hail report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tropical moisture streaming north into Riverside county led to a very moist and unstable airmass. As a result, very strong thunderstorms developed across central Riverside county during the early afternoon hours on August 24th. Some of the storms affected the community of Eagle Mountain. A COOP observer located in Eagle Mountain reported that large hail, estimated to be one inch in diameter, fell for 30 minutes. No damage was reported due to the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eagle Mtn, 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 Desert Center, CA

14 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 24, 2024
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi-truck was flipped by strong wind gusts and was blocking most of the EB lanes causing traffic to back up.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Desert Center, CA
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2022
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVERTURNED BIG RIG TRUCK ON I-10. SINKHOLE SIZE OF DOMESTIC TRUCK NEARBY IN FASTLANE @6:39PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 ESE Desert Center, CA
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2022
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BIG RIG TIPPED OVER ON I-10. WEATHER CAUSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 ESE Desert Center, CA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2022
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES KNOCKED DOWN AND HANGING BY WIRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Desert Center, CA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2021
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** TWO BIG RIGS FLIPPED OVER BY WIND ON I-10 RAMP WITH 1 INJURY REPORTED PER CHP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Chiriaco Summit, CA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2021
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI-TRUCK BLOWN OVER ON I-10.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 ESE Desert Center, CA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2018
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. SPOTTER REPORTED 8 POWER LINES DOWN. 3 MOBILE TRAILERS WERE FLIPPED OVER WITH ONE BEING COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Desert Center, CA
69 mph
Aug 24, 2013
1:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tropical moisture streamed north into eastern Riverside county on August 24th, and it produced a very moist and unstable airmass. Strong thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours and they affected the community of Eagle Mountain. The storms produced gusty and damaging winds, estimated to be at least 60 mph. According to the COOP weather observer in Eagle Mountain, strong thunderstorm winds downed a number of trees and power lines in the area. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for the Eagle Mountain area beginning at 1306PST and continuing through 1400PST.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Eagle Mtn, CA
58 mph
Sep 13, 2011
8:40 AM PST-8
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms with strong, damaging winds moved through the Desert Center area during the morning hours on September 13th. Fire Department personnel reported that a 20 by 40 foot patio cover at the fire station was ripped by strong winds. The winds, estimated to be in excess of 50 knots, also knocked down several palm fronds. The fire station was located just to the northeast of the Desert Center airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Desert Center Arpt, CA
60 mph
Jul 22, 2005
5:05 PM PST
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Desert Center, CA
70 mph
Aug 9, 1989
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 1984
4:08 PM CST
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
Aug 4, 1973
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
101 mph
Aug 3, 1973
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 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 Desert Center, CA

2 reports
UNK category
Aug 28, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WEAK LANDSPOUT VERIFIED BY SPOTTER PICTURES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Desert Center, CA
EF0 category
Apr 21, 2015
2:50 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Desert Center, CA
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Isolated thunderstorms developed across portions of far southeast California, including eastern Riverside county, during the afternoon hours on April 21st. For the most part the storms were not especially strong, however one thunderstorm located about 6 miles north of Desert Center produced a small, rope-like tornado which traveled nearly 10 miles over mostly open country. The tornado was first reported from an aircraft pilot at about 1447PST and local broadcast media later confirmed the tornado with photographs. Additionally, photos and videos from the public showed the tornado, which did not produce any injuries. The tornado did produce modest damage; several windshields were broken from flying rocks and a number of solar panels were destroyed. The tornado was officially confirmed through an NWS remote storm survey and was classified as an EF0 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.53 N Desert Center, 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

Desert Center, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population167
Households64
Housing units201
Income
Median household income$72,857
$100k+ households40.6%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached80
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes121
Housing mix
Single-family share39.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share60.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied43
Renter-occupied21
Vacant units137
Home value & age
Median home value$221,200
Owner homes $300k+32.6%
Owner homes $500k+20.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share39.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars64
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 14 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Desert Center, CA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Desert Center?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Desert Center, CA is 1.00″. It was reported near N Eagle Mtn, CA on August 24, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Desert Center — 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 Desert Center address?

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