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California hail, 2026
3 NWS-recorded hail reports ≥1″ statewide across 2 storm days, the largest 1.50" in SOLANO County on April 10, 2026. Season in progress — final compilation lands later; preliminary SPC reports below.
Most-hit counties, 2026
| County / zone | ≥1″ reports |
|---|---|
| SOLANO | 1 |
| SAN JOAQUIN | 1 |
| HUMBOLDT | 1 |
Preliminary 2026 (SPC, through 2026-10-01): 6 reports ≥1″ on 4 days, up to 1.50". Preliminary counts shift during quality control.
Also on file for 2026: 52 severe thunderstorm-wind events (≥50 kt ≈ 58 mph) statewide.
Metro detail: Fresno · Los Angeles · San Diego · Sacramento
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Source: NCEI Storm Events Database, vintage c20260918, hail events with magnitude ≥1.00″. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure.