Dublin Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Dublin, CA

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 3 hail storms within 25 miles of Dublin, CA. The largest reported hail in this window was pea-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2024 was the most active year on record locally, with 2 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Dublin Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Minor3 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Dublin Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20261 event
20242 events

2024 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Dublin, with 2 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Dublin typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Recent Hail Events Near Dublin

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-04-12 1 W Walnut Creek, CA Minor 0.25" Resident in Walnut Creek reported pea-sized hail via Twitter (X) post.
2024-03-30 PIEDMONT, CA Minor 0.25" Approximate location. Pea-sized hail was reported in the Walnut Creek area via social media.
2024-03-30 (SQL)SAN CARLOS ARPT, CA Minor 0.25" Approximate location. Pea-sized hail was reported on by various parties on social media.

Wind Storm History — Dublin Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 8 high-wind events within 25 miles of Dublin, CA in the past five years. Of those, 7 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 83 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe3 events
Significant4 events
Moderate1 event

Recent Wind Events Near Dublin

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-04-12 2 NE Millbrae, CA 49 Significant Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NE Millbrae. KSFO reported a peak wind gust (via remarks) of 49 mph (43 knots) at 526 PM.
2025-12-25 (SFO)SFO INTL ARPT, CA 73 Severe San Francisco International Airport reported a peak wind gust of 73 mph at 2:56 AM. Wind gusts above 58 mph were noted between 2:40 and 2:59 AM.
2024-12-14 (OAK)OAKLAND INTL AR, CA 59 Significant A 59 mph gust was recorded at the Oakland International Airport at 5:51 AM Saturday.
2024-12-14 (SFO)SFO INTL ARPT, CA 83 Severe A 83 mph gust was recorded at the San Francisco International Airport at 6:02 AM Saturday.
2024-04-05 WALNUT HGTS, CA 58 Significant Tree down in roadway along Danville Boulevard near Walnut Creek. Time estimated via radar.
2024-04-05 SARANAP, CA 58 Significant Powerlines were downed along Boulevard Way near Walnut Creek.
2024-02-04 SAN CARLOS, CA 30 Moderate Three inch tree limbs were broken, and power lines were downed.
2023-01-10 (SFO)SFO INTL ARPT, CA 69 Severe The ASOS weather station at the San Francisco International Airport reported a gust of 60 mph.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dublin Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Dublin, CA?

NOAA has not recorded a quarter-size-or-larger hail storm within 25 miles of Dublin in the past five years. Smaller hail can still cause cosmetic damage, and unreported storms may exist.

How often does it hail in Dublin?

Dublin averages roughly 1 reported hail event per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 0 of the 3 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Dublin?

The largest documented hail near Dublin in the last five years was pea-sized. Most Dublin-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in CA?

Most homeowners insurance policies in CA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Dublin address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Dublin. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Dublin

If your property in or near Dublin took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Dublin's Location Matters for Hail

Dublin sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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