Modoc County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Modoc County, California? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 34 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 1 hail report with hail up to 0.25". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Apr 25, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 617 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Tionesta, or 33 miles west of Alturas, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.”
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.”
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County and Modoc County. This includes Fort Rock, Christmas Valley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Lakeview, Adel, Tionesta, Canby, Alturas, Adin and Likely. This includes parts of Highways 139, 140, 299, 395, and 31.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County and Modoc County. This includes Fort Rock, Christmas Valley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Lakeview, Adel, Tionesta, Canby, Alturas, Adin and Likely. This includes parts of Highways 139, 140, 299, 395, and 31.”
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Most of Modoc County. This includes Tionesta, Canby, Alturas, Adin and Likely. This includes parts of Highways 139, 299, and 395 as well as Cedar Pass on Highway 299. WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County and Modoc County. This includes Fort Rock, Christmas Valley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Lakeview, Adel, Tionesta, Canby, Alturas, Adin and Likely. This includes parts of Highways 139, 140, 299, 395, and 31.”
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...The high terrain of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountains, and Winter Rim, as well as areas in and around Valley Falls, Paisley, and Summer Lake, including Highway 31 in the Summer Lake area and highway 395 near Valley Falls. WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.”
- Wind 50 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The high terrain of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountains, and Winter Rim, as well as areas in and around Valley Falls, Paisley, and Summer Lake, including Highway 31 in the Summer Lake area and highway 395 near Valley Falls. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday.”
- Wind 55 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow expected. Strong winds will first impact the area overnight into Wednesday morning with south winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Winds will gust as high as 80 mph over high and exposed terrain. South winds ease later Wednesday morning, then increase again late Wednesday night into Thursday, 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.”
“WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow expected. Strong winds will first impact the area tonight into early Wednesday with south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Winds gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph over high and exposed terrain. Winds ease Wednesday morning, then increase again Wednesday night into Thursday, 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.”
- Wind 60 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75 mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75 mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.”
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75 mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75 mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.”
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75 mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75 mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.”
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Modoc County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Modoc County, CA?
The most recent recorded event was on Apr 25, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Modoc County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Modoc County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Modoc County?
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