Hail history for Nevada County, California
Every NOAA hail report filed in Nevada County since 1972, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nevada County
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2023
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 23, 2003
18 reports on 16 days since 1972 · #22 of 47 California counties
Hail map · Nevada County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Nevada County
The latest hail report in Nevada County is from June 8, 2023, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.25 in on June 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nevada County logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median California county (0.4 a year) and ranks #22 of 47 California counties for all-time reports. Nevada County holds 2% of all 938 hail reports in California.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median California county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 23, 2003 near Truckee.
The busiest year was 2015, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (39% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nevada County 0.3
- Median California county 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nevada County 7
- Median California county 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nevada County 0%
- Median California county 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Truckee | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 W Truckee | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.8 W Truckee | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | North San Juan | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 W Hobart Mills | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 0.25 NNW Truckee | $1K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 W Truckee | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.8 W Truckee | — | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | North San Juan | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.75 SW Boca | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 W Hobart Mills | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Grass Vly | — | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Truckee | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Boca | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 W Truckee | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Truckee | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Truckee | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Nevada County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 14 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Sierra | 1 | 1 | Oct 1, 1972 |
| Grass Valley | 1 | 1 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| North San Juan | 1 | 1 | Apr 23, 2015 |
Questions about hail in Nevada County
How often does it hail in Nevada County, California?
18 hail reports have been logged in Nevada County since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 47 California counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nevada County?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nevada County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 23, 2003 near Truckee. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nevada County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2023 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nevada County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 8, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.