Hail in San Diego County, California
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in San Diego County on 14 days since October 2020. That is more than 28% of US counties. It ranks 9 of 58 in California.
The largest radar estimate was 2.55 inches on August 11, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 11, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2024 | 2.55 in |
| August 13, 2022 | 1.55 in |
| September 24, 2021 | 1.55 in |
| September 10, 2021 | 1.45 in |
| July 22, 2021 | 1.4 in |
| August 8, 2022 | 1.35 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 9 hail reports since October 2020, and 27 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