Hailstory

Hail in Los Angeles County, California

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Los Angeles County on 4 days since October 2020. That is more than 5% of US counties. It ranks 23 of 58 in California.

The largest radar estimate was 1.15 inches on May 1, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was May 1, 2025. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20211
20222
20230
20240
20251
20260

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
May 1, 20251.15 in
September 4, 20221.1 in
June 21, 20221.05 in
August 10, 20211 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 57 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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