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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near El Centro, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near El Centro, CA from August 14, 1990 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 92243 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  El Centro, CA · 1990–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near El Centro, CA

3 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2014
12:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms developed across portions of south central Imperial county during the early afternoon hours on August 21st and they affected the communities of El Centro and Imperial. The stronger storms produced large hail in addition to gusty microburst winds. According to the California Highway Patrol, a strong thunderstorm in El Centro produced dime-sized hail, or hail with a diameter of 0.75 inches. The large hail did not appear to cause damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW El Centro, CA
1.50″ hail
Aug 27, 2010
3:27 PM PST-8
Hail report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to ping pong ball size was reported by the public in El Centro.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW El Centro, CA
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 1990
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 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 and near El Centro, CA

10 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of a large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw El Centro, CA
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi-truck flipped over at the intersection of E Evan Hewes HWY and Bowker Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE El Centro, CA
69 mph
Sep 5, 2009
6:06 PM PST-8
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs office reported two power poles down at Aten Road and route 86.
NWS Wind Report Location: N El Centro, CA
69 mph
Sep 4, 2007
4:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were reported down in Imperial, and winds gusted to 53 mph at El Centro NAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: N El Centro, CA
UNK mph
Feb 27, 2001
3:30 PM PST
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms moved through much of central Imperial County producing small hail and high winds. El Centro received half-inch diameter hail that covered the ground in places.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Centro, CA
69 mph
Aug 4, 1999
6:00 PM PST
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds, heavy rain and small hail accompanied storms that moved through the El Centro area. The winds blew down four power poles in south El Centro and blew out store front windows.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Centro, CA
68 mph
Jul 28, 1999
3:55 PM PST
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust of 59 mph reported at El Centro Naval Air Station. Nearby wind damage included power lines and poles down and a roof blown off a house in Brawley.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Centro, CA
69 mph
Jul 12, 1999
3:08 PM PST
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About 50 power poles knocked down in parts of the county, leaving at least 2,000 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Centro, CA
69 mph
Jul 8, 1999
1:00 PM PST
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Brief heavy rain and lightning also struck most of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Centro, CA
60 mph
Aug 31, 1998
9:06 PM MST
Wind report for El Centro, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Much of Imperial Co affected by high winds, heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Centro, 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 El Centro, CA

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

El Centro, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population44,186
Households12,832
Housing units14,535
Income
Median household income$56,093
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,904
Attached single-family371
Small multifamily2,805
Large multifamily2,248
Mobile homes1,122
Housing mix
Single-family share54.4%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share34.8%
Mobile-home share7.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,417
Renter-occupied6,415
Vacant units1,703
Home value & age
Median home value$291,100
Owner homes $300k+47.1%
Owner homes $500k+8.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,003
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 10 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near El Centro, CA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in El Centro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near El Centro, CA is 1.75″. It was reported near El Centro, CA on August 14, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in El Centro — 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 El Centro address?

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