Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Santa Cruz County, California? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 3 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 3 high-wind reports with gusts up to 91 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Feb 16, 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 Dec 24, 2025 wind event (91 mph) near 2 SW Live Oak. 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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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.
Monday, February 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm 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.
“Tree blocking the right lane of southbound California Highway 17 at Crescent Drive. (MTR)”
SPC verified report · 2 NE Scotts Valley
WindUnknown2 NE Scotts ValleySPC verified report
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 91 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Mesonet station OSOWW O'Neill Sea Odyssey. (MTR)”
SPC verified report · 2 SW Live Oak
“Tree down on all lanes of State Route 9 at Douglas Avenue. (MTR)”
SPC verified report · 1 NNW Boulder Creek
Wind91 mph2 SW Live OakSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 NNW Boulder CreekSPC 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 Santa Cruz County, CA?
The most recent recorded event was on Feb 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 3 severe weather events in Santa Cruz County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Santa Cruz County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Santa Cruz County.
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