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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.

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

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.

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Events (12 mo)
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Hail
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Wind
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Tornado
65
Max wind (mph)
October 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Feb 18, 2026 wind event near 12 SE Point Arguello, Santa Barbara County, California, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Feb 18, 2026 wind event (65 mph) near 12 SE Point Arguello. 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.

Last 30 days in Santa Barbara County

Current NEXRAD radar over Santa Barbara County, California with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Santa Barbara County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
October 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report Exact dates & locations in app →

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 storm activity in Santa Barbara 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.

“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 12 SE Point Arguello. Mesonet station XCPT Pt. Conception Lighthouse. (LOX)”

SPC verified report · 12 SE Point Arguello

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 storm activity in Santa Barbara 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.

“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 E Carpinteria. Wind gusts with convective line. (LOX)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Carpinteria

“Storm inflow with convective line. (LOX)”

SPC verified report · 12 SW Miranda Pine Moun

Monday, February 16, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, February 16, 2026 storm activity in Santa Barbara 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.

“The De La Concepcion sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH. (LOX)”

SPC verified report · 7 SSW Lompoc

“The Elwood Ridge sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH. (LOX)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNW Goleta

Saturday, November 15, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, November 15, 2025 storm activity in Santa Barbara 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.

“Large tree down blocking Olive Mill Rd near Danielson Rd. (LOX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Montecito

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 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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