Santa Cruz 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 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 17, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Santa Cruz County hail map

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

Events (12 mo)

Hail

Wind

Tornado

Max wind (mph)

Feb 17, 2026

Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Dec 25, 2025 wind event near 2 SW Live Oak, Santa Cruz County, California, with NWS warning polygons — NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Dec 25, 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.

Storm exposure for an address in Santa Cruz County

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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.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree blocking the right lane of southbound California Highway 17 at Crescent Drive. (MTR)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Scotts Valley

Wind Unknown 2 NE Scotts Valley SPC verified report

Thursday, December 25, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 91 mph

“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

Wind 91 mph 2 SW Live Oak SPC verified report
Wind Unknown 1 NNW Boulder Creek SPC verified report

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 Cruz County, CA?

The most recent recorded event was on Feb 17, 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.

Did it 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.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Santa Cruz 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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