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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Santa Barbara County, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Santa Barbara County, CA from January 3, 1977 through February 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Santa Barbara County, CA · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Santa Barbara County

6 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 18, 2006
2:30 PM PST
Hail report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter in Cuyama reported nickel-size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cuyama, CA
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2006
2:30 PM PST
Hail report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported nickel-size hail in the community of Cuyama.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cuyama, CA
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2005
5:22 AM PST
Hail report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Gaviota, CA
UNK hail
Apr 5, 2001
6:15 AM PST
Hail report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated thunderstorm generated one-quarter inch hail that accumulated up to one inch along Bates Road near the border of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Twenty vehicles were damaged and one person was injured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Carpinteria, CA
0.75″ hail
Feb 13, 1992
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CA
1.75″ hail
Jan 20, 1982
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 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 Santa Barbara County

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65 mph
Feb 19, 2026
9:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 12 SE Point Arguello. Mesonet station XCPT Pt. Conception Lighthouse.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SE Point Arguello, CA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2026
7:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SRIC1 Santa Rosa Island RAWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 34 S Refugio State Beac, CA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2026
7:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UCSC Santa Cruz Island Rsv (DRI).
NWS Wind Report Location: 29 SSW La Conchita, CA
60 mph
Feb 18, 2026
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 E Carpinteria. Wind gusts with convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Carpinteria, CA
59 mph
Feb 18, 2026
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 783SE La Cumbre Peak (SCE).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Santa Barbara, CA
59 mph
Feb 18, 2026
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 6 NNW Goleta. Storm inflow with convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Goleta, CA
61 mph
Feb 18, 2026
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm inflow with convective line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SW Miranda Pine Moun, CA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2026
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large branch... knocked down by thunderstorm winds... blocked the #1 and 2 lanes of Highway 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Montecito, CA
61 mph
Feb 16, 2026
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Elwood Ridge sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Goleta, CA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2026
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree branch... knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts... blocked the #2 lane of Highway 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaviota, CA
58 mph
Feb 16, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Refugio RAWS reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio State Beach, CA
62 mph
Feb 16, 2026
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The De La Concepcion sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Lompoc, CA
UNK mph
Nov 15, 2025
3:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking Olive Mill Rd near Danielson Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Montecito, CA
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2025
12:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Huge tree branch falls on moving vehicle... causing damage to the vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Santa Barbara, CA
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2025
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Summerland, 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 Santa Barbara County

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 23, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NW CARPINTERIA. CONFIRMED EF0 TORNADO NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 192 AND CRAVENS LN. 26 MOBILE HOME UNITS DAMAGED. 1 INJURY TO RESIDENT. CHP REPORTED TREE AND WOOD DEBRIS ACROSS HIGHWAY 192 AND CRAVENS LN. TREE DEBRIS IN POWER LINES. TWO POWER LINES DOWN ON PROPERTIES IN AREA. POWER LINES HIT GREENHOUSE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Carpinteria, CA
EF0 category
Jan 19, 2010
10:32 AM PST-8
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado developed over the Isla Vista area in the community of Goleta. Only minor damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .4 SSE Ellwood, CA
F0 category
Mar 29, 2006
12:55 PM PST
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the community of Lompoc. The small tornado touched down in a parking lot of strip mall along North H street. No significant damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lompoc, CA
F0 category
Nov 29, 2001
11:00 AM PST
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado struck in the northeast section of the community of Santa Maria. The tornado caused minor damage to three homes, but no one was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Santa Maria, CA
F0 category
Mar 24, 1994
3:40 PM PST
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by the Santa Barbara Fire Dept and by the Harbor Masters office. The Fire Dept said it carried a 10 x 20 feet building over a 7 feet fence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Santa Barbara, CA
F0 category
Dec 29, 1991
12:00 PM PST
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK category
Jan 3, 1977
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County · 90,492 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

Santa Barbara County, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population443,975
Households148,960
Housing units159,766
Income
Median household income$95,977
$100k+ households41.3%
$150k+ households19.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached90,492
Attached single-family12,793
Small multifamily25,900
Large multifamily23,154
Mobile homes7,289
Housing mix
Single-family share56.6%
Attached-home share8.0%
Multifamily share30.7%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied78,754
Renter-occupied70,206
Vacant units10,806
Home value & age
Median home value$735,700
Owner homes $300k+89.9%
Owner homes $500k+70.1%
Owner homes $750k+48.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share60.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars139,657
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Santa Barbara County

93108 11
Montecito, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93117 8
Goleta, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93101 7
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93436 6
Lompoc, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93105 5
Santa Barbara, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93013 4
Toro Canyon, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93437 4
Vandenberg AFB, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93103 3
Santa Barbara, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93254 3
New Cuyama, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93454 3
Santa Maria, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93109 2
Santa Barbara, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93111 2
Eastern Goleta Valley, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93427 1
Buellton, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93429 1
Casmalia, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93434 1
Guadalupe, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93441 1
Los Olivos, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
93455 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 56 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Santa Barbara County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Santa Barbara County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Santa Barbara County is 1.75″. It was reported near Santa Barbara, CA on January 20, 1982.

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

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

I am selling a home in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County address?

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