Hail history for Amador County, CA

Amador County has 2 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 2 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on September 8, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 2 since 2013

1″ or larger 2 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.0″ quarter · September 8, 2017

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 2 of 2 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 29, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Amador County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 8, 2017 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail stones accumulated on Highway 88, as large as an inch in diameter.

March 29, 2013 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Thunderstorms developed in Northern San Joaquin Valley and moved into the Southern Sacramento Valley and Motherlode. At approximately 1:00 AM PDT, a severe thunderstorm moved through Pioneer and dropped quarter size hail. A citizen reported the hail size and image to KCRA media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Amador County

Has it ever hailed in Amador County?

Yes — 2 hail events have been recorded for Amador County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 2013, including 2 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Amador County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Amador County, CA is September 8, 2017, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Amador County?

1.0″ (quarter), recorded on September 8, 2017. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.