Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County, California? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 14 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Santa Barbara County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Santa Barbara County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Santa Barbara County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 12 SE Point Arguello. Mesonet station XCPT Pt. Conception Lighthouse. (LOX)”
- Wind 65 mph 12 SE Point Arguello SPC verified report
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 E Carpinteria. Wind gusts with convective line. (LOX)”
“Storm inflow with convective line. (LOX)”
- Wind 60 mph 3 E Carpinteria SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 12 SW Miranda Pine Moun SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 5 N Santa Barbara SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 6 NNW Goleta SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 34 S Refugio State Beac SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 29 SSW La Conchita SPC verified report
Monday, February 16, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“The De La Concepcion sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH. (LOX)”
“The Elwood Ridge sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH. (LOX)”
- Wind 62 mph 7 SSW Lompoc SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 6 NNW Goleta SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph Refugio State Beach SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Montecito SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Gaviota SPC verified report
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree down blocking Olive Mill Rd near Danielson Rd. (LOX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Montecito SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Santa Barbara County.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Santa Barbara County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.
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