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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Palmdale, CA from August 3, 1973 through September 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Palmdale, CA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Palmdale, CA

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2015
3:52 PM PST-8
Hail report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Weather spotter in Palmdale reported quarter-size hail, along West Avenue P.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 SE Desert View Highland, CA
1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2015
3:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Weather spotter in Palmdale reported quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 WNW Palmdale, CA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 1980
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 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 Palmdale, CA

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61 mph
Feb 13, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SE619 City Ranch Rd North (SCE).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Palmdale, CA
61 mph
Aug 18, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCE SOLEDAD SIPHON STATION
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Palmdale, CA
58 mph
Sep 3, 2017
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NORTHEAST WINDS 32 MPH GUSTING TO 58 MPH AT PALMDALE AIRPORT...ELEVATION 2543 FEET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Palmdale, CA
60 mph
Jul 15, 2010
6:55 PM PST-8
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds produced significant damage in the community of Palmdale. Along Palmdale Boulevard near 30th Street East, 30 utility poles were snapped off 2 to 5 feet above the ground by the strong gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 WNW Pearland, CA
60 mph
Jul 15, 2010
6:25 PM PST-8
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds produced significant damage in the community of Palmdale. Trained weather spotters reported several large trees blown down as well as some fences.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 W Pearland, CA
58 mph
Aug 31, 1998
3:10 PM PST
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The official observation from the Palmdale Airport reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmdale Arpt, CA
63 mph
Aug 7, 1990
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 1990
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
58 mph
Aug 3, 1973
3:27 PM CST
Wind report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 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 Palmdale, CA

3 reports
UNK category
Sep 18, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] At 305 PM PDT... a developing thunderstorm near Palmdale produced a weak landspout tornado (EF unknown)... confirmed by photos submitted by a member of the media. The landspout dissipated shortly after... and no damage has been reported at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Palmdale, CA
F0 category
Jul 21, 1997
3:55 PM PST
Tornado report for Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and weak tornado developed about 15 miles east of the Palmdale area. No damage was reported from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Palmdale, CA
F0 category
Jun 5, 1987
3:15 PM PST
Tornado report for Palmdale, 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

Palmdale, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population165,487
Households46,502
Housing units48,505
Income
Median household income$81,151
$100k+ households44.3%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached38,068
Attached single-family855
Small multifamily2,395
Large multifamily4,936
Mobile homes2,185
Housing mix
Single-family share78.5%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share15.1%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied30,782
Renter-occupied15,720
Vacant units2,003
Home value & age
Median home value$435,300
Owner homes $300k+82.9%
Owner homes $500k+32.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.6%
Median year built1989
Older-home share19.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars44,060
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 9 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Palmdale, 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 Palmdale?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Palmdale, CA is 1.00″. It was reported near Desert View Highland, CA on October 15, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Palmdale — 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 Palmdale address?

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