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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Stanislaus County, CA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Stanislaus County, CA from April 1, 1958 through April 1, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 95361 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Stanislaus County, CA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 1, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Stanislaus County

3 reports
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0.01″ hail
May 9, 2005
2:05 PM PST
Hail report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Denair, CA
0.01″ hail
May 9, 2005
12:40 PM PST
Hail report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Turlock, CA
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 1996
3:20 PM PST
Hail report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, 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 Stanislaus County

9 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were around 100 almond trees uprooted during a thunderstorm on March 17... 2025. It has been determined from a review of radar and photos of the damage that the event was due to straight line winds... estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Denair, CA
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2023
12:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Telegraph City, CA
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2023
12:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Oakdale, CA
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2023
12:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PER CHP LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES. ROAD CLOSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oakdale, CA
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2023
12:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Oakdale, CA
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2023
12:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE HORSE BARN WAS PICKED UP AND MOVED OVER/ACROSS A 5 FOOT FENCE FROM A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. BASED ON RADAR AND DAMAGE PHOTOS... WINDS WERE AROUND 75 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Oakdale, CA
100 mph
Dec 24, 2015
2:35 PM PST-8
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds brought down trees at Coffee Rd. and Athens Rd. A large tree with shallow roots fell on power lines and brought down 12 power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 ENE Northeast Modesto, CA
60 mph
Mar 19, 1981
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK mph
May 23, 1980
6:45 PM CST
Wind report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 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 Stanislaus County

14 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2025
9:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF-0 tornado touched down at 2 ENE Salida at approximately 2:13 PM PDT and was on the ground for 0.9 miles until 2:15 PM PDT. The tornado moved through several orchards and 3 properties. Dozens of almond trees were uprooted and large tree branches were broken. Minor structure damage observed at the properties included a covered patio and roof material ripped off... a broken window... an outbuilding and metal fencing was displaced... and a large trailer was lifted and moved approximately 20 feet. Estimated max wind of 76 mph. Estimated path width of 70 yards. NWS damage survey conducted in partnership with Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Salida, CA
UNK category
Apr 28, 2016
2:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO OBSERVED BY PUBLIC NEAR HICKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. OBSERVERS REPORTED FUNNEL CLOUD AND A LARGE EUCALYPTUS TREE UPROOTED WITH DEBRIS IN AIR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Waterford, CA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO WITH SWIRLING DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED NEAR HICKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY AND SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. A LARGE EUCALYPTUS TREE WAS UPROOTED... A SHED WAS MOVED OFF OF THE FOUNDATION AND PUSHED INTO A FENCE... AND A GREENHOUSE WAS DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Waterford, CA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. LARGE SHED MOVED OFF FOUNDATION AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SHERIFF DEPUTY NOTED SOME DEBRIS FLYING THROUGH THE AIR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waterford, CA
EF0 category
Dec 24, 2015
3:15 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EFO tornado damage was confirmed in Ceres from Davis Rd. to Vinewood Dr. by a NWS damage survey team. A carport collapsed causing damage to a house. Several houses, trees and fences were damaged. The tornado was only on the ground for a brief time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 SSW (Mod)Modesto Arpt, CA
EF1 category
Nov 15, 2015
1:54 PM PST-8
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a tornado with multiple touch downs that moved through the north section of Denair, CA touching down around 1:54 pm PST and ending around 2:15 pm PST on Sunday, November 15, 2015. There were no injuries. About 21 homes were impacted, 2 of them with major damage, but most with minor roof damage. Many fences were knocked down. Numerous trees and tree branches were brought down, including several large trees and numerous sections of trees in walnut groves. Power lines were knocked down causing local power outages. The multiple touch down path was about 3 miles long. The damage path was about 175-200 yards at the widest point.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 W Denair, CA
F1 category
Apr 14, 2006
3:35 PM PST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Modesto, CA
F0 category
Mar 20, 2005
1:20 PM PST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Modesto, CA
F1 category
Dec 12, 1996
3:50 PM PST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oakdale, CA
F0 category
Apr 1, 1996
2:40 PM PST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newman, CA
F1 category
Jan 14, 1980
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK category
Mar 4, 1978
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
UNK category
Mar 1, 1978
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CA
F1 category
Apr 1, 1958
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County · 139,548 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

Stanislaus County, CA area census snapshot

People & households
Population552,250
Households176,457
Housing units184,240
Income
Median household income$79,661
$100k+ households42.7%
$150k+ households17.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached139,548
Attached single-family8,069
Small multifamily14,962
Large multifamily13,531
Mobile homes7,823
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share15.5%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied107,644
Renter-occupied68,813
Vacant units7,783
Home value & age
Median home value$426,600
Owner homes $300k+81.1%
Owner homes $500k+31.3%
Owner homes $750k+9.4%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars167,137
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Stanislaus County

95361 8
Oakdale, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95316 3
Denair, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95354 3
Modesto, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95304 2
Tracy, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95323 2
Hickman, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95355 2
Modesto, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95380 2
Turlock, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95230 1
Farmington, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95322 1
Santa Nella, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95351 1
Modesto, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95356 1
Modesto, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95357 1
Modesto, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95360 1
Newman, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports
95386 1
Waterford, CA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 9 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Stanislaus County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 1, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Stanislaus County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Stanislaus County is 0.75″. It was reported near Oakdale, CA on March 11, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County address?

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