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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Placer County, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Placer County, CA from January 13, 1957 through March 13, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 96161 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Placer County, CA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 13, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Placer County

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 20, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of 1.00 inch diameter hail in thunderstorm around 530 PM PST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Foresthill, CA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2019
12:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT TUNNEL MILLS CAMPGROUND AROUND 5:51 PM. PICTURE SENT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Emigrant Gap, CA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR ALTA... CA AROUND 6:55 PM. PICTURE SENT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Baxter, CA
1.25″ hail
Oct 2, 2016
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT THE FOUNTAINS AT ROSEVILLE ESTIMATED HAIL SIZE AT 1.25 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Roseville, CA
0.75″ hail
Nov 15, 2015
1:20 PM PST-8
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail pile up and covered the road, causing slippery conditions.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Ophir, CA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
1:39 PM PST-8
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 NE Homewood, CA
2.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2003
2:00 PM PST
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Placer County Sheriff reported two inch diameter hail along California State Highway 267 near Northstar Ski Area, about 10 miles north of Kings Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kings Beach, CA
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2003
4:30 PM PST
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Homewood, CA
0.50″ hail
Sep 26, 1998
10:00 AM PST
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 0.5 inches in diameter, covering roadways, and causing a car accident near Kings Beach, CA. Reported by Placer County Sheriff.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kings Beach, CA
0.50″ hail
Jan 10, 1995
11:00 AM PST
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms produced golf ball-sized hail. Damage included significant destruction at a large "automall" (several auto dealers in one location) in the city of Roseville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK hail
Apr 22, 1967
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 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 Placer County

6 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 13, 2025
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking Old Foresthill Road / SR49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE North Auburn, CA
UNK mph
Nov 18, 2020
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DISSIPATING STORM BROUGHT STRONG WINDS TO THE LINCOLN AREA WITH MINOR DAMAGE REPORTED INCLUDING SEVERAL KNOCKED DOWN FENCES... ONE UPROOTED TREE... AND A TRAMPOLINE WAS LOFTED INTO THE AIR OVER HIGHWAY 65 LANDING ON VEHICLES PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lincoln, CA
60 mph
Nov 15, 2015
2:10 PM PST-8
Wind report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home in Newcastle had the outer roof and carport ripped off around 2:13 pm PST, with little other damage to neighboring home except for some tree branches. The damage was determined to due to straight line winds from a microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Newcastle, CA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2001
3:30 PM PST
Wind report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, CA
UNK mph
Dec 22, 1996
12:10 PM PST
Wind report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roseville, CA
UNK mph
Jan 13, 1957
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 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 Placer County

5 reports
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2014
5:10 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado began in the field just southwest of Roseville, but did not cause damage until it reached the Pleasant Grove Blvd housing developments in West Roseville. The tornado winds were estimated to be 75-85mph. Several windows were blown out amongst the houses, 25-30 feet of fence was blown down, projectile damage was found to stucco. The tornado lasted approximately 5-10 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.53 ENE Riego, CA
F0 category
Apr 23, 1990
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1 category
Mar 22, 1983
4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
Mar 3, 1983
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0 category
Oct 15, 1972
2:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Placer County, CA
Placer County · 138,094 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

Placer County, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population412,435
Households155,422
Housing units176,233
Income
Median household income$114,678
$100k+ households44.1%
$150k+ households22.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached138,094
Attached single-family5,552
Small multifamily14,580
Large multifamily13,131
Mobile homes4,707
Housing mix
Single-family share78.4%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share15.7%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied115,446
Renter-occupied39,976
Vacant units20,811
Home value & age
Median home value$658,800
Owner homes $300k+93.4%
Owner homes $500k+77.5%
Owner homes $750k+34.2%
Median year built1994
Older-home share28.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars149,329
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Placer County

96161 16
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95678 4
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96142 3
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95658 2
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95668 2
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95747 2
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96141 2
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95603 1
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95626 1
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95631 1
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95648 1
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95663 1
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95701 1
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95715 1
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96148 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 6 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Placer County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 13, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Placer County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Placer County is 2.00″. It was reported near Kings Beach, CA on July 23, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Placer 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 Placer County address?

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