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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kern County, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kern County, CA from July 18, 1960 through April 1, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kern County, CA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 1, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Kern County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2023
4:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was observed in Stallion Springs at 9:18 PM PDT. Report and pictures submitted via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Keene, CA
1.50″ hail
Jun 5, 2023
4:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong sized hail was observed in Stallion Springs at 9:04 PM PDT. Report and picture submitted via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Keene, CA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2019
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NW Grapevine, CA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2016
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS 1 INCH HAIL NEAR HAGEMAN RD AND VERDUGO LN IN BAKERSFIELD. RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Oildale, CA
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2015
5:07 PM PST-8
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported one inch hail just to the north of Ford City at 1715 PDT. Also, received a report via Facebook after the event showing the one inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ford City, CA
1.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2010
3:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fire department reported 1 inch hail, which is the size of quarters, in the town of Lebec.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.65 W Frazier Park, CA
0.88″ hail
Feb 22, 2008
12:46 PM PST-8
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by the public in Arvin.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arvin, CA
0.88″ hail
Feb 20, 2008
10:30 AM PST-8
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of nickel-size hail was relayed by a TV meteorologist from near Lake Isabella.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 NW Havilah, CA
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2007
3:48 PM PST-8
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TV meteorologist reported penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Kern City, CA
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2007
3:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Ford City, CA
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2006
2:14 PM PST
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved from the Shafter area at 1340 PST and impacted the Meadows Field Airport by 1414 PST with large hail. Another thunderstorm indicated by radar developed in the vicinity of Lamont at 1653 PST and moved southeast to the Arvin area before dissipating on the 11th.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Bfl)Meadows Field Ap, CA
0.88″ hail
Aug 15, 2005
6:30 PM PST
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lake Isabella, CA
0.88″ hail
Aug 15, 2005
6:20 PM PST
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Isabella, CA
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2005
6:05 PM PST
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Calif City Civic Ctr, CA
0.88″ hail
Aug 15, 2005
6:02 PM PST
Hail report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Boron, 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 Kern County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 1, 2024
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree at the junction of CA Highway 99 and CA Highway 166.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Grapevine, CA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2023
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: California Highway Patrol reporting multiple trees blocking the right lane of northbound SR 99 at Sherwood Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Mcfarland, CA
66 mph
May 22, 2023
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KNID CHINA LAKE ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ridgecrest, CA
58 mph
Sep 9, 2021
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KEDW EDWARDS AFB.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Edwards Afb, CA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2021
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLEW DOWN IN THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA; A TOTAL OF NINE TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Inyokern, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED DOWNED POWER LINES FROM THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ACROSS THE ROADWAY ON LOST HILLS ROAD NEAR LOKERN ROAD NORTHWEST OF MCKITTRICK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Mckittrick, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A DOWNED TREE FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS ON AIRPORT DRIVE AND WEST CHINA GRADE LOOP IN BAKERSFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED A PUBLIC REPORT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA THAT SHOWED A BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION DAMAGED BY THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS NEAR STATE ROUTE 99 AND BERKSHIRE ROAD IN BAKERSFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED DOWNED POWER POLES AND POWER LINES NEAR NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 JUST SOUTH OF STOCKDALE HIGHWAY JUST SOUTHEAST OF BUTTONWILLOW. THE DOWNED LINES CAUSED BRUSH FIRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Buttonwillow, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED POWER LINES DOWNED ACROSS STOCKDALE HIGHWAY WEST OF ROSEDALE FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SSE Shafter, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN ROADWAY DUE TO STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS IN EAST BAKERSFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREE BRANCHES DOWN FROM THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ON WESTBOUND STATE ROUTE 178 AT OSWELL STREET SOUTH OF BODFISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NNE Keene, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN IN ROADWAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Bakersfield, CA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED POWER LINES DOWNED BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS ACROSS NORTHBOUND LANES ON STATE ROUTE 184 NEAR SUNSET BOULEVARD SOUTH OF LAMONT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lamont, 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 Kern County

17 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS REPORT... MOVING LOCATION SLIGHTLY TO THE SOUTHEAST. EF0 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 65 MPH TRACKED SOUTHWESTWARD FOR A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 300 YARDS. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A RURAL AREA EAST OF BAKERSFIELD AND NE OF LAMONT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNE Arvin, CA
UNK category
Jun 3, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 65 MPH TRACKED SOUTHWESTWARD FOR A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 300 YARDS. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A RURAL AREA NORTHEAST OF BAKERSFIELD SOUTHEAST OF KERN CANYON ROAD AND TO THE SOUTHWEST OF MOUNTAIN MEADOWS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Bakersfield, CA
UNK category
Apr 16, 2019
11:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTH OF BOWMAN RD IN RIDGECREST AND TRACKED NORTHEAST. THE TORNADO CROSSED CHURCH AVE... THEN MOVED THROUGH A SCRAPYARD AND CROSSED INTO SAN BERNADINO COUNTY BEFORE DISSIPATING NORTHEAST OF THE STATE ROUTE 178 AND SAN BERNADINO BLVD. INTERSECTION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Ridgecrest, CA
EF0 category
Feb 23, 2015
11:40 AM PST-8
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado spotted and photographed by the public. Estimated width 50 Yards with an estimated length of 1/2 mile. The duration of the tornado was estimated at 10 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.67 SSE Blackwells Corner, CA
EF0 category
May 6, 2013
6:10 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred on the west side of Bakersfield. It was weak and short lived. The location was near the intersection of Stockdale Hwy and Old River Rd. No damage was reported and it was rated an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 E Jastro, CA
EF0 category
Feb 27, 2010
4:45 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported a weak tornado that lasted about 3 minutes. The location was 15 miles northeast of Taft. No damage was found in the area. The tornado was rated an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.51 E Tupman, CA
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2007
3:30 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Official NWS damage survey determined that an EF0 (Enhanced Fujita) tornado touched down about 3 miles southwest of Rosamond...then traveled north through Rosamond and northeast to about 3 miles southeast of Mojave. This tornado had estimated wind speeds of 65-85 mph. The first touchdown occurred near the intersection of Avenue A and 40th Street West, which is about 3 miles southwest of Rosamond. Minor property damage occurred in this area with several fences blown over and small trees and branches downed. The tornado then traveled north to around Rosamond Blvd, where numerous utility poles were blown over, branches were downed and some miscellaneous debris was found. The path then curved northeast and crossed Highway 14 near Dawn and Backus Roads and Sierra Highway. Damage in this area amounted to some property damage to several mobile homes. Minor debris was found a few miles southeast of Mojave, which is the area that the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Rosamond, CA
F0 category
Apr 3, 1999
4:30 PM PST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: With strong gradient wind and some convective activity, a cold air funnel touched down briefly in Southeast Bakersfield near Pacheco Road and Kaiser Court. A few small trees were downed along with damage to a small shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Bakersfield, CA
F0 category
Mar 22, 1997
4:37 PM PST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Mc Farland, CA
F0 category
Feb 17, 1997
2:15 PM PST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bakersfield, CA
F0 category
Nov 22, 1996
3:43 PM PST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ENE Bakersfield, CA
F0 category
Jun 26, 1995
4:50 PM PDT
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm spawned a small tornado which was visible from Edwards Air Force Base moving slowly southeast. Air Force personnel saw dust and vegetation being sucked into the vortex as it moved across an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Edwards Air, CA
F0 category
Feb 23, 1993
2:05 PM PST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weather spotter and a National Weather Service forecaster observed a funnel cloud over a 15-minute period between the towns of Wasco and McFarland. The funnel went through several cycles of descending toward the ground then lifting back to the cloud base. Subsequently a report was received of a carport destroyed in McFarland indicating that at one point the funnel cloud did touch down as a tornado. Evidence of rotation was also apparent in nearby vegetation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mcfarland, CA
F0 category
Mar 26, 1991
4:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
Mar 25, 1991
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Kern County, CA
Kern County · 219,541 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Kern County

Bakersfield, CA 18
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Arvin, CA 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Kern County, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population910,433
Households281,416
Housing units304,481
Income
Median household income$67,660
$100k+ households37.0%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached219,541
Attached single-family8,689
Small multifamily33,707
Large multifamily19,026
Mobile homes23,002
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share17.3%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied168,321
Renter-occupied113,095
Vacant units23,065
Home value & age
Median home value$310,600
Owner homes $300k+52.6%
Owner homes $500k+14.9%
Owner homes $750k+4.3%
Median year built1984
Older-home share43.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars263,111
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Kern County

93307 9
Bakersfield, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93523 8
North Edwards, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93524 8
Edwards AFB, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93555 7
Ridgecrest, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93561 7
Bear Valley Springs, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93240 5
Lake Isabella, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93255 5
Onyx, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93308 5
Oildale, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93505 5
California City, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93536 5
Lancaster, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93560 5
Rosamond, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93527 4
Inyokern, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93203 3
Arvin, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93222 3
Pine Mountain Club, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93268 3
Taft, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93306 3
Bakersfield, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93313 3
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93314 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 38 hail, 57 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Kern County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 1, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kern County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Kern County is 1.75″. It was reported near Keene, CA on June 6, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kern 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 Kern County address?

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