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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Los Angeles, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Los Angeles, CA from January 18, 1955 through February 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Los Angeles, CA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Los Angeles, CA

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Porter Ranch, CA
1.00″ hail
Dec 27, 2006
2:43 AM PST-8
Hail report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: California Highway Patrol reported large hail between one half and one inch in the community of Sherman Oaks near the intersection of Sepulveda and Greenleaf.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sherman Oaks, CA
0.75″ hail
Feb 25, 2005
2:35 PM PST
Hail report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Nuys, 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 Los Angeles, CA

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UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ESE San Pedro. Multiple trees down in the San Pedro area due to convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE San Pedro, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the San Pedro area due to convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE San Pedro, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near Arlington Heights due to convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Downtown Los Angele, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree branches down near Kester Avenue and Sherman Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Van Nuys, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 16800 block of Bosque Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Van Nuys, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on vehicle and wires on 1700 block of Rotary Drive in the Silver Lake District.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Hollywood, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the area due to the convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hollywood, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down with convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Reseda, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down with convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Reseda, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 22600 block of Erwin St with convective line. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Woodland Hills, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Buddy Holly Drive and Barham Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hollywood, CA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
7:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many tree limbs downed near the 101 South/110 North connector.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downtown Los Ange, CA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ENE Woodland Hills. Delayed report. Tree down near 5800 block of Laramie Avenue in the Woodland Hills area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Woodland Hills, CA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SE San Pedro. Delayed report. Tree fell on vehicle on the 800 block of West 24th Street in the San Pedro area. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE San Pedro, CA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ESE Downtown Los Angeles. Delayed report. Tree down near down near 700 block of Adams Blvd in the South Central District. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Downtown Los Ange, 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 Los Angeles, CA

8 reports
EF0 category
Dec 12, 2014
9:20 AM PST-8
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF0 tornado developed in south Los Angeles. The tornado damaged the roof of an apartment complex, two residential roofs and a steel billboard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .53 ENE View Park, CA
F0 category
Apr 1, 1999
2:00 PM PST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down in the community of Chatsworth. Two mobile homes were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chatsworth, CA
F0 category
Feb 7, 1994
3:45 PM PST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down along Sunland Boulevard and San Fernando Road. Windows were blown out and trees uprooted. One tree smashed onto a car.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sun Valley, CA
F0 category
Nov 9, 1982
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F2 category
Nov 9, 1982
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK category
Jan 31, 1979
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
May 9, 1956
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK category
Jan 18, 1955
1:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 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

Los Angeles, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,857,897
Households1,419,663
Housing units1,537,034
Income
Median household income$80,366
$100k+ households36.7%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached559,829
Attached single-family87,759
Small multifamily273,800
Large multifamily605,225
Mobile homes9,554
Housing mix
Single-family share36.4%
Attached-home share5.7%
Multifamily share57.2%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied515,831
Renter-occupied903,832
Vacant units117,371
Home value & age
Median home value$879,500
Owner homes $300k+95.1%
Owner homes $500k+86.9%
Owner homes $750k+61.6%
Median year built1964
Older-home share71.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,252,269
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 32 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Los Angeles, CA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Los Angeles?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Los Angeles, CA is 1.00″. It was reported near Porter Ranch, CA on March 7, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Los Angeles — 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 Los Angeles address?

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