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Hail history for Yolo County, CA

Yolo County has 3 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 3 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on September 28, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 1.0″ quarter September 28, 2019

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 3 since 1994
1″ or larger 3 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 1.0 quarter · September 28, 2019
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 3 of 3 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

· 1.0″ (quarter)

A spotter SO47, located on highway 113 north of Davis, reported one inch hail stones.

· 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public called to inform us about hail damage to their pistachio crop. They estimated that the hail stone sizes were generally around 0.75-1.0 inch stones but that they also varied greatly in size as it fell. After the hail ended they went to check on their pistachio crop and found out that they lost all of it. These trees were about 30 years old and sustained damaged.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Yolo County

Has it ever hailed in Yolo County?

Yes — 3 hail events have been recorded for Yolo County, CA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1994, including 3 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Yolo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Yolo County, CA is September 28, 2019, 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 Yolo County?

1.0″ (quarter), recorded on September 28, 2019. 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.