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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fresno, CA from May 13, 1957 through February 19, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 93701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fresno, CA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 19, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fresno, CA

17 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2010
2:57 PM PST-8
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accumulating hail up to three quarters of an inch occurred in southern Madera and Northern Fresno counties. Accumulations of around 2 to 3 inches were common along Avenue 12 east of Madera Ranchos, and south to the suburbs of Fresno and Clovis.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Fig Garden Vlg, CA
0.88″ hail
Oct 29, 2007
5:32 PM PST-8
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS employee observed nickel sized hail in Downtown Fresno at the intersection of Manning and Mendocino Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Hammond, CA
1.00″ hail
Oct 29, 2007
5:08 PM PST-8
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail in the northwest sector of Fresno.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Figarden, CA
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2007
4:55 PM PST-8
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail occurred on the west side of Fresno.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Hammond, CA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2005
2:05 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Fresno, CA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
4:14 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Pinedale, CA
0.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2003
5:45 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE (Fat) Air Terminal, CA
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2001
6:55 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fresno, CA
0.75″ hail
Feb 10, 2001
5:17 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 E Fresno, CA
1.00″ hail
Nov 22, 1996
2:04 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 24 SW Fresno, CA
0.50″ hail
Oct 30, 1996
2:56 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Fresno, CA
0.50″ hail
Oct 30, 1996
1:25 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fresno, CA
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1996
2:05 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 S Fresno, CA
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 1996
2:00 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 WNW Fresno, CA
0.50″ hail
Mar 11, 1996
3:55 PM PST
Hail report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA

22 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 19, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway Patrol reported a large tree branch in the southbound lane of S. Clovis Ave. near the intersection of E. Butler Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Fresno. California Highway Patrol reported a very large downed tree on N. Fulton St. between the intersections of E. Bremer Ave. and E. Dennett Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 804 pm to 610 pm. Downed tree blocking the roadway on N. Safford Ave. between E. Rialto Ave. and E. Santa Ana Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2023
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree blocking the roadway on N. Safford Ave. between E. Rialto Ave. and E. Santa Ana Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway Patrol reported a very large downed tree on N. Fulton St. between the intersections of E. Bremer Ave. and E. Dennett Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2023
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree across the roadway on E. Cornell Ave. near the intersection of N. Sierra Vista Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2023
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway patrol reported a downed tree across W. Keats Ave near the intersection of N. Arthur Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2023
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE CITY OF FRESNO BETWEEN NOON AND 3:30 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fresno, CA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2016
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BLYTHE AND CLINTON IN FRESNO. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fresno, CA
52 mph
Feb 28, 2014
3:33 PM PST-8
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 2-3 foot tree was blown down in Fresno.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.3 ESE Figarden, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:44 PM PST-8
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed due to severe thunderstorm winds at the corner of Lincoln and Orange Streets in Fresno.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Hammond, CA
58 mph
Oct 29, 2007
6:06 PM PST-8
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local police reported a tree down at Gettysburg Avenue and Van Ness Boulevard.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Hammond, CA
58 mph
Oct 29, 2007
5:20 PM PST-8
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed powerlines caused power outages to 16,000 customers, according to local Broadcast media in Fresno.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Hammond, CA
58 mph
Oct 29, 2007
4:55 PM PST-8
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported trees down on the west side of Fresno.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Hammond, CA
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
11:05 PM PST
Wind report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W (Fch) Chandler Af, 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 Fresno, CA

8 reports
EF0 category
Jan 18, 2010
3:24 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado���the first of the year for interior central California���was reported on the west side of Fresno at 3:23 PM during the afternoon of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on the 18th. There was no damage reported with this tornado. The following write-up is from the tabular January climate summary for Bakersfield and Fresno. ||The January 18th Fresno tornado: Thunderstorms over the central San Joaquin Valley during the mid afternoon of January 18th spawned a brief tornado 5 miles southwest of the city of Fresno. At 1523 pst, a weather spotter reported a tornado north of Highway 180. Video of the tornado showed a rain-wrapped funnel extending from a rotating supercell, and National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a velocity couplet near the time and location of the report. The tornado was rated EF0 on the enhanced fujita scale. This tornado was the first tornado in the central and southern San Joaquin Valley since the Atwater tornado of February 9th, 2009. The last tornado in Fresno county was on May 9th, 2005, near the city of Fowler.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.22 W (Fch) Chandler Af, CA
F0 category
Nov 26, 1997
2:10 PM PST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very small F0 tornado with damage to small rural structures and fencing. Path width by witness at 10-15 yards. Tornado accompanying convective band sweeping southwest to northeast through east-Central San Joaquin Valley.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 NE Fresno, CA
F0 category
Nov 26, 1997
1:00 PM PST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Apparently very small tornado (F0) or gustnado accompanied a line of convection through the east-Central San Joaquin Valley. Tornado/gustnado path was from SSE to NNW. Damage confined to minor roof damage and uprooting small trees in a north Clovis suburb.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NNE Fresno, CA
F0 category
Oct 30, 1996
12:50 PM PST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Fresno, CA
F0 category
Apr 16, 1996
1:50 PM PST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NW Fresno, CA
F1 category
Feb 19, 1980
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
Apr 5, 1975
6:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1 category
May 19, 1957
10:22 AM CST
Tornado report for Fresno, CA
Fresno County · 231,602 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Fresno, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population543,615
Households179,684
Housing units188,013
Income
Median household income$66,804
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached115,434
Attached single-family6,127
Small multifamily36,333
Large multifamily25,436
Mobile homes4,450
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share32.9%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied89,235
Renter-occupied90,449
Vacant units8,329
Home value & age
Median home value$348,500
Owner homes $300k+63.4%
Owner homes $500k+17.2%
Owner homes $750k+5.3%
Median year built1979
Older-home share50.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars164,457
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 22 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Fresno, CA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 19, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fresno?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fresno, CA is 1.75″. It was reported near Fresno, CA on May 13, 1957.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fresno — 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 Fresno address?

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