Hail in Imperial County, California
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Imperial County on 19 days since October 2020. That is more than 40% of US counties. It ranks 5 of 58 in California.
The largest radar estimate was 2.25 inches on September 18, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 1, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | 2.25 in |
| October 6, 2022 | 1.9 in |
| September 1, 2026 | 1.75 in |
| August 10, 2021 | 1.7 in |
| September 1, 2023 | 1.45 in |
| August 15, 2026 | 1.45 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 0 hail reports since October 2020, and 6 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in California
- Riverside County: 35 days
- Siskiyou County: 24 days
- Lassen County: 20 days
- San Bernardino County: 20 days
- Mono County: 15 days
- Trinity County: 15 days