Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Plumas County, California has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 2 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 1 high-wind report. The most recent recorded storm activity was on May 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 3, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 WSW Chester. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Hail history for an address in Plumas County
See address-level storm exposure — verified hail and wind reports plus official warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days. Free account, takes under a minute.
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.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“[Landspout] ALERTCalifornia PG&E webcam footage relayed through social media showed a landspout in an unpopulated... rural area of Plumas County west of Chester around (STO)”
SPC verified report · 3 WSW Chester
“Quincy Fire Department reported three downed trees associated with strong thunderstorms. Observed peak wind gusts were up to 45 mph. (STO)”
SPC verified report · 2 NW Quincy
TornadoTornado3 WSW ChesterSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 NW QuincySPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Plumas County, CA?
The most recent recorded event was on May 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 2 severe weather events in Plumas 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 Plumas County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Plumas County.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Plumas County?
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