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San Francisco County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in San Francisco County, California? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 14 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 5 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was on May 16, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of San Francisco County, California showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
San Francisco County, California. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

San Francisco County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across San Francisco County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

14
Events (12 mo)
5
Hail
9
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
May 16, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Nov 16, 2025 hail event near San Francisco County, San Francisco County, California, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Nov 16, 2025 hail event (0.5") near San Francisco County. 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.

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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, May 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with local gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, with local gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 11, 2026 storm activity in San Francisco County, California
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1114 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Daly City, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, Brisbane, Colma and Broadmoor.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

“At 1028 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a shower over San Francisco, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... San Francisco.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 storm activity in San Francisco County, California
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 736 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stinson Beach, or 11 miles southwest of San Rafael, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, December 23, 2025 storm activity in San Francisco County, California
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Fallen tree blocking the slow lane of northbound Interstate 280 just north of the Ocean Avenue onramp. (MTR)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Daly City

Sunday, November 16, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, November 16, 2025 storm activity in San Francisco County, California
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1146 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sausalito, or 8 miles north of San Francisco, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

“At 1135 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pacifica, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

“WHAT...Southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...The Bay Area, North Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Monday, November 3, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...The Bay Area, North Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Sunday, November 2, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...The Bay Area, North Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · San Francisco County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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 San Francisco County, CA?

The most recent recorded event was on May 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County recently?

Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 San Francisco County?

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