Hail in Merced County, California
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Merced County on 4 days since October 2020. That is more than 5% of US counties. It ranks 25 of 58 in California.
The largest radar estimate was 1.35 inches on April 9, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was April 9, 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | 1.35 in |
| August 18, 2022 | 1.15 in |
| March 12, 2023 | 1.05 in |
| August 4, 2021 | 1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 0 hail reports since October 2020, and 21 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
- Imperial County: 19 days
- Mono County: 15 days