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Hail history for Humboldt County, CA
Humboldt County has 29 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 3 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on April 9, 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.
When it hails in Humboldt County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Humboldt County's peak: February.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.25″ | Pea | |
| 0.25″ | Pea | |
| 0.25″ | Pea | |
| 0.25″ | Pea | |
| 0.25″ | Pea | |
| 0.25″ | Pea | |
| 0.25″ | Pea |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Humboldt County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
A severe thunderstorm developed over the Trinity Alps Wilderness and moved north over Orleans. Numerous reports of hail were received with pea to nickel sized hail generally reported. One report was received of 1 inch hail stones near the Orleans store. Hail was covering the ground in the community.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Pea to quarter sized hail stones were reported by the public due to a thunderstorm. Photo included coins to reference the hail stone size.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 6 |
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 Humboldt County
Has it ever hailed in Humboldt County?
Yes — 29 hail events have been recorded for Humboldt County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 3 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Humboldt County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Humboldt County, CA is April 9, 2026, 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 Humboldt County?
1.0″ (quarter), recorded on April 9, 2026. 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.