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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Imperial County, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Imperial County, CA from August 10, 1955 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
106
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Imperial County, CA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Imperial County

10 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 18, 2015
12:54 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Isolated intense thunderstorms developed across far southern Imperial county during the late morning and early afternoon hours on July 18th. Partly due to an infusion of tropical moisture from former hurricane Dolores, the storms were capable of producing very large hail in addition to torrential rainfall. According to a local newspaper report, hailstones with a diameter of 1.25 inches were observed in the town of Heber, just to the south of El Centro. No damage was reported due to the large hail, however.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Heber, CA
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2014
12:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, 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
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2013
5:10 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Isolated evening thunderstorms developed across portions of Imperial county on September 9th, and they affected the community of Brawley. The stronger storms generated large hail as well as strong and gusty outflow winds. A trained weather spotter in Brawley measured a large hailstone with a diameter of one inch. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the area at 1710PST which continued through 1815PST.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brawley, CA
1.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2010
3:33 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained storm spotter in the town of Brawley reported golf-ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brawley, CA
1.50″ hail
Aug 27, 2010
3:27 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, 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 7, 2008
2:32 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by employees at the Imperial Irrigation District.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.95 ENE Sandia, CA
0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2007
4:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported along Interstate 8 near Imperial.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 ENE Coyote Wells, CA
0.75″ hail
Feb 19, 2005
3:20 PM PST
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms and brief heavy rain spread across parts of Imperial County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Niland, CA
0.75″ hail
Oct 23, 1992
2:29 AM CST
Hail report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CA
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 1990
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for Imperial County, 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 Imperial County

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61 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SWLC1 Squaw Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Martinez Lake, CA
51 mph
Aug 28, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Imperial, CA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole and lines down on I-8 leading to a closure of the interstate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Heber, CA
58 mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KIPL Imperial.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Imperial, CA
59 mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KNJK El Centro Naf.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Seeley, CA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, 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
Aug 12, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Calexico, CA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Heber, CA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles down in the area with vehicles having crashed into the downed poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Calexico, CA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 power poles down in the area with vehicles having crashed into the downed poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Calexico, CA
51 mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KIPL Imperial.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Imperial, CA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Holtville, CA
55 mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FHCC1 Fish Creek Mountains.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 Nnw Coyote Wells, CA
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, 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
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines fell down and struck vehicles near the Intersection of Dogwood Rd and E Aten Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Imperial, 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 Imperial County

7 reports
F0 category
Aug 30, 2000
6:45 PM PST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Motorist reported tornado near Glamis, lasting about 15 minutes before it roped out and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Glamis, CA
F0 category
Sep 24, 1997
4:14 PM MST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Forester Exit of Interstate 8 and skipped along to the northwest for approximately 1.5 miles. In its path, 16 power poles were destroyed, with some having been snapped or pulled from the ground, large trees were knocked down, outhouses were blown down, and tarps were lifted from hay stacks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Seeley, CA
F1 category
Aug 29, 1993
3:30 PM PST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was reported which knocked down power lines and tore part of the roof off a school building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Calipatria, CA
F0 category
May 5, 1992
6:30 PM PST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
Jun 7, 1972
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK category
Jul 5, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1 category
Jul 5, 1965
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Imperial County, CA
Imperial County · 35,818 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 · County

Imperial County, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population179,319
Households48,844
Housing units57,511
Income
Median household income$56,393
$100k+ households34.0%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached35,818
Attached single-family1,454
Small multifamily10,100
Large multifamily4,659
Mobile homes5,204
Housing mix
Single-family share62.3%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share25.7%
Mobile-home share9.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied27,732
Renter-occupied21,112
Vacant units8,667
Home value & age
Median home value$279,500
Owner homes $300k+43.9%
Owner homes $500k+7.8%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1988
Older-home share39.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars45,905
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Imperial County

92225 37
Blythe, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92243 33
El Centro, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92227 18
Brawley, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92251 18
Imperial, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92004 17
Borrego Springs, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92274 13
Oasis, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92231 11
Calexico, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92250 8
Holtville, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92266 8
Palo Verde, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92283 6
Winterhaven, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92222 4
CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92249 4
Heber, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92275 3
Salton City, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92233 2
Calipatria, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92257 2
Bombay Beach, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92259 1
Ocotillo, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
92281 1
Westmorland, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 106 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Imperial County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Imperial County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Imperial County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Brawley, CA on August 27, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Imperial County — 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 Imperial County address?

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