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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in San Diego County, CA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across San Diego County, CA from July 18, 1955 through February 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 92004 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
133
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage San Diego County, CA · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Feb 22, 2026
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 8 NW WARNER SPRINGS. SPOTTER USED RULER AND QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Warner Springs, CA
1.00″hail
Sep 8, 2015 12:30 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail and extremely heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 W Whispering Pines, CA
1.00″hail
Aug 21, 2014 11:30 AM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: One inch plus hail reported by the observers at the Mt. Laguna Observatory.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Laguna Afs, CA
0.75″hail
Nov 22, 2013 12:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Solana Beach lifeguards observed dime to nickel sized hail, along with periods of smaller hail, from a thunderstorm that moved onshore.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Solana Beach, CA
1.00″hail
Sep 6, 2013 12:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: The public reported pea to quarter sized hail near Lake Morena on Facebook. The COOP observer a little further south in Campo reported heavy rain with a thunderstorm and 0.5 inch hail reducing visibility to 1/8 mile. Further north in Pine Valley, the public reported pea to dime size hail and 1 to 2 inches of water flowing over the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.29 W Clover Flat, CA
0.25″hail
Feb 8, 2013 6:30 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Accumulations of pea-sized hail resulted in multiple traffic collisions along Interstate 15 between University and El Cajon Blvd. Southbound Interstate 15 was closed for a few hours.
NWS Hail Report Location: .47 WNW San Diego, CA
0.88″hail
Jul 13, 2012 1:00 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Marble to nickel sized hail reported from an intense thunderstorm near Ocotillo Wells. Heavy rain and a lot of cloud to ground lightning was also observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ocotillo Wells, CA
0.88″hail
Aug 26, 2011 12:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a spotter, along with an estimated wind gust of 45 to 55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.9 NNW Warner Spgs, CA
0.75″hail
Jul 31, 2011 11:00 AM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: An employee of the Golden Acorn Casino along I-8 near Boulevard estimated penny-sized hail around 1200 PST.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boulevard, CA
1.00″hail
Aug 26, 2010 11:54 AM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Spotter SDG173 observed a max hail size of 1 inch in Sunshine Summit (approximately 9 miles NW of Warner Springs), while the average hail size was more like 0.75 inch. Estimated duration for the hail and heaviest part of the thunderstorm was 10 to 15 minutes. Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 MPH also accompanied the rain and hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.89 NW Warner Spgs, CA
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2009 12:20 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail was reported in Del Mar Heights and Carmel Valley by the public in newspapers and on several websites. Exact locations and times were not reported, so storm track was based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 WNW Sorrento, CA
1.75″hail
Sep 11, 2008 3:25 PM PST-8
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in Ranchita.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ranchita, CA
0.88″hail
Aug 25, 2008 1:20 PM PST-8
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Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed and photographed approximately 3 miles west of Ranchita.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Ranchita, CA
0.88″hail
Sep 2, 2006 12:50 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: A storm chaser observed nickel size hail and measured a wind gust of 47 mph from a thunderstorm south of Morena Village. Frequent cloud to ground lightning was also observed by a resident of Campo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Campo, CA
1.00″hail
Jul 26, 2006 3:20 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Julian, CA
0.75″hail
Jul 5, 2006 3:51 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boulevard, CA
1.00″hail
Jul 5, 2006 3:00 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boulevard, CA
1.00″hail
Mar 11, 2006 11:35 AM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail accumulated over one inch deep in southwest Escondido.
NWS Hail Report Location: Escondido, CA
1.00″hail
Mar 10, 2006 8:15 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced widespread accumulations of hail across San Diego County. Most of the hailstones that fell were between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in diameter, however, a few of the stronger thunderstorms produced hailstones that measured one inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Escondido, CA
1.00″hail
Oct 16, 2005 6:45 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail and frequent lightning was observed in Ranchita.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ranchita, CA
0.75″hail
Aug 1, 2005 12:15 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Boulevard, CA
0.75″hail
Jul 29, 2005 3:15 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm between Boulevard and Jacumba dropped 3/4 inch hail on interstate 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Boulevard, CA
0.75″hail
Jul 29, 2005 3:00 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: Two reports of 3/4 hail were received as a severe thunderstorm moved over Ranchita. Hail fell from Ranchita to just northeast of Montezuma Valley Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Ranchita, CA
0.88″hail
Jul 29, 2005 12:45 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel hail in Buckman Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Pine Vly, CA
1.00″hail
Sep 11, 2004 4:40 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm which also produced flash flooding dropped hail ranging in size from one quarter inch to one inch in diameter. The hail was large enough to break a window in the town of Borrego Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Borrego Spgs, CA
0.75″hail
Sep 4, 2003 2:30 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Julian, CA
0.75″hail
Sep 4, 2003 2:00 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Campo, CA
1.25″hail
Sep 2, 2003 2:25 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Descanso, CA
0.88″hail
Aug 24, 2003 12:28 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pine Vly, CA
1.00″hail
Nov 29, 2002 4:10 PM PST
Hail report for San Diego County, CA
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpine, 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.
Wind Report Description: Member of the public reports medium-sized tree snapped in half and landed on their car. Picture provided via social media with wind estimates near 30-40 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
64mph
Sep 18, 2025 8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: Anza Borrego Desert State Part Observation Station reported wind gust of 64 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Borrego Springs, CA
62mph
Aug 25, 2025 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: SDHGA Horse Mesonet reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph near Pine Valley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Pine Valley, CA
58mph
Aug 25, 2025 7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: SDGE Descanso station reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Pine Valley, CA
UNKmph
Mar 7, 2025 5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: Top 10 feet of 40 foot palm tree snapped. Report from public.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Imperial Beach, CA
UNKmph
Mar 7, 2025 4:52 AM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: Tree branches down and patio furniture flipped over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW La Mesa, CA
UNKmph
Jan 22, 2024 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: 2 trees down on lanes at SR163 S and Washington St W Offramp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N San Diego, CA
UNKmph
Jan 22, 2024 6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: 3741 Sweetwater Rd EUCALYPTUS TREE BLOCKING ALL LNS - wind gusts to 30-35 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bonita, CA
UNKmph
Dec 23, 2023 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm microburst southwest (shift from the east) wind gust squall to 55 mph recorded at ASOS KCRQ Carlsbad Palomar airport at 1130 pm December 21. Survey found a dozen trees downed including a uprooted 3 foot wide eucalyptus... uprooted 2 foot wide pine and snapped 18 inch pepper tree. Many large branches and tops of trees were snapped off. Tree damage on both north and south sides of the CRQ airport which is on Palomar road... and most trees laying to the east. Yarrow... Kellogg... El Camino... Faraday... Camino Vida Roble and Corte Del Nogal roads affected. This area is commercial businesses such as K1 Speed and Calloway Golf HQ and 4 hotels. Airport reported a sign damaged near the tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Carlsbad, CA
UNKmph
Nov 15, 2023 6:40 PM UTC
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Wind Report Description: Wind gusts of 38 to 53 mph on weather stations in Alpine. Patio furniture throw around and damaged. This was associated with initial thunderstorms and dry subcloud layer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Alpine, CA
UNKmph
Aug 19, 2023 12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: Semi trailer overturned by wind. Photo shared. Thunderstorm moved through deserts 530 to 700 pm. Nearby sites reported 35 mph further west in Borrego Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ESE Borrego Springs, CA
UNKmph
Mar 21, 2023 6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED... RESULTING IN A POWER OUTAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Encinitas, CA
UNKmph
Mar 21, 2023 6:00 PM UTC
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Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED AT WEIDNERS GARDEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Encinitas, CA
UNKmph
Mar 1, 2023 3:00 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF LARGE TREE LANDING ON DESCANSO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING SHARED BY SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF EDUCATION. WEST WINDS GUSTED TO 44 MPH ON RAWS AT 5 AM AND 11 AM. MEDIA REPORT ON ABC10 SAN DIEGO. SCHOOL WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME... NO INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Pine Valley, CA
68mph
Aug 13, 2022 7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION HAUSD HAUSER MOUNTAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Campo, CA
UNKmph
Aug 9, 2022 12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: 5 FOOT OAK TREE DOWN ON BOTH LANES OLD HIGHWAY 80 AND DEODAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Pine Valley, CA
71mph
Aug 8, 2022 10:45 PM UTC
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Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 SSE PINE VALLEY. HORSE SDHGPA MESONET STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Pine Valley, CA
58mph
Sep 24, 2021 11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: TEMPERATURE DROPPED 10 DEGREES. SDGE RANCHO HEIGHTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rainbow, CA
UNKmph
Sep 24, 2021 10:30 PM UTC
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Wind Report Description: NBC AND CBS REPORTED LARGE 70 FOOT PINE TREE THAT WAS DOWNED ON A HOME AND DAMAGED A GARAGE AS WELL AS DOWNED A POWER LINE. SMALLER TREE DOWN IN THE SAME AREA. 4500 PANORAMA DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE La Mesa, CA
UNKmph
Sep 24, 2021 10:23 PM UTC
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Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE ON VEHICLE AT OAK VIEW PLACE AND SCENIC VIEW ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Alpine, CA
UNKmph
Sep 24, 2021 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN AND ON ROADWAY AT OAK VIEW PL AND SCENIC VIEW ROAD. CHAIN SAW REQUIRED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Alpine, CA
58mph
Sep 24, 2021 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 5 E RAINBOW. TEMPERATURE DROPPED 10 DEGREES. SDGE RANCHO HEIGHTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rainbow, CA
58mph
Sep 10, 2021 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION NRWSD NARROWS SUB (SDGE). TEMPERATURE DROPPED FROM 101 TO 74F. THIS IS ALONG HIGHWAY 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Borrego Springs, CA
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2021 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT MUSSEY GRADE RD / MAHOGANY RANCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ramona, CA
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2021 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: REPORTED BRANCHES DOWN ON ROADWAY AND SMALL TREES. SAN VINCENTE ROAD AND GUNN STAGE. WIND GUSTS NEARBY 40 TO 45 MPH ON MESONET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Ramona, CA
UNKmph
Dec 29, 2020 3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: NBC7 MEDIA REPORTS LARGE PALM TREE TOP SNAPPED OFF AND DAMAGE TO THE ROOF OF AN AMAZON WAREHOUSE. LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS MOVED THROUGH THIS AREA 7 TO 8 PM MONDAY. HEAVY RAIN AND WIND MICROBURST LIKELY CAUSED DAMAGE. PHOTOS PROVIDED ON NBC7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW National City, CA
68mph
Jun 9, 2020 12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION SILSD SILL HILL (SDGE) - SANTA ANA WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Julian, CA
UNKmph
Dec 3, 2019 3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LOCATIONS AND HOMES IN STRAIGHT LINE RECEIVED ROOF DAMAGE... TREES UPROOTED AND PROPERTY DISPLACED FROM THUNDERSTORM WIND OUTFLOW. RADAR DEPICTED SMALL LINE SEGMENT STORMS OF HIGH INTENSITY AT THIS TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Carlsbad, CA
UNKmph
Nov 20, 2019 8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY. WHEN TREE FELL IT BROUGHT POWER LINE DOWN WITH IT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bonsall, CA
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2019 9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for San Diego County, CA
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Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS BRANCHES DOWN... DEAD TREE DOWN. ESTIMATED GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Warner Springs, 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 San Diego County
27 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 30, 2016 12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: LIFEGUARDS REPORTED A WATERSPOUT 1 MILE OFFSHORE OF BLACKS BEACH AT 5:35 PM MOVING EAST AT 40 KNOTS. IT MADE LANDFALL AS A WEAK TORNADO AT 5:38 PM JUST NORTH OF THE GLIDER PORT AND DISSIPATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Del Mar, CA
EF0category
Sep 22, 2007 11:43 AM PST-8
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore at Cardiff State Beach. Several tents were thrown into the air. The waterspout dissipated rapidly upon coming ashore.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .58 SW Cardiff By The Sea, CA
F0category
Mar 11, 2006 12:11 PM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along highway 78 just northwest of Ramona before moving into a rural neighborhood on the outskirts of town. The tornado knocked downed dozens of trees, snapped a few pines in half, tossed a child's fort, damaged some solar panels, bent or distorted a couple of rolling garage doors, ripped off the metal roofing from a storage shed or barn, and blew off a number of tiles from a roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Ramona, CA
F0category
Mar 10, 2006 4:38 PM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore in Encinitas and blew down a few trees before dissipating. One of the trees fell across some railroad tracks and temporarily halted train traffic.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Encinitas, CA
F0category
Feb 23, 2005 10:50 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: Numerous reports of a funnel cloud near the 805 Freeway were received at about 1050 AM. As the funnel cloud continued to lower from the cloud base, some motorists stopped and exited their vehicles on the side of the freeway to get a better look at it. There was one report from a trained spotter that the funnel cloud touched down and became a tornado very briefly. There were no reports of damage. A photo published in a local newspaper confirms the funnel cloud made it at least three quarters of the way to the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chula Vista, CA
F0category
Feb 19, 2005 9:30 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rainbow, CA
F0category
Feb 19, 2005 9:17 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Fallbrook, CA
F0category
Oct 17, 2004 6:08 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oceanside, CA
F1category
Nov 10, 2000 9:30 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Poway, CA
F0category
Jul 12, 1999 5:45 PM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A building under construction and a 15 foot water tower were destroyed. Shingles were torn off and a chimney damaged on four other buildings. Several shallow rooted trees were pushed over. A nearby anemometer recorded wind speeds of 40 and 43 mph between 1730 and 1800 PST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Julian, CA
F0category
Feb 9, 1998 12:00 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cardiff By The Sea, CA
F1category
Jan 29, 1998 11:12 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Encinitas, CA
F0category
May 20, 1997 4:45 PM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As temperatures climbed into the nineties, a funnel, pendant from a cumulus congestus, was observed to briefly touch the desert floor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Borrego Spgs, CA
F0category
Dec 7, 1992 5:00 PM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Feb 15, 1992 1:30 PM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1category
Mar 27, 1991 4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1category
Mar 19, 1991 4:30 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Jan 14, 1990 3:30 AM PST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Feb 4, 1985 10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Mar 17, 1982 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1category
Feb 20, 1980 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Jan 18, 1979 7:02 AM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNKcategory
Dec 18, 1978 12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Oct 29, 1974 6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F0category
Feb 23, 1971 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1category
Oct 8, 1961 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1category
Apr 13, 1956 4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for San Diego County, CA
San Diego County · 623,917 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in San Diego County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does San Diego County have on record?
Our records show 43 hail, 133 wind, and 27 tornado reports in San Diego County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 22, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in San Diego County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in San Diego County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Ranchita, CA on September 11, 2008.
A storm report showed up near my home in San Diego 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 San Diego County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in San Diego 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 San Diego County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in San Diego 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 San Diego County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in San Diego 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 San Diego County, CA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in San Diego 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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