San Jacinto Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for San Jacinto, 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 San Jacinto, CA. Of those, 1 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was quarter-sized or larger, 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 — San Jacinto Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Significant1 eventQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate2 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

San Jacinto Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20261 event
20242 events

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

Notable Recent San Jacinto Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near San Jacinto

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-24 3 SW Forest Falls, CA Moderate 0.50" Spotter reported marble sized hail and localized flooding in Oak Glen.
2024-09-08 ETHANAC, CA Significant 1.00" Public reported 1 inch size hail near I-215 in Perris. This is also where a weather station on Ellis avenue recorded 71 mph gust.
2024-09-08 SUN CITY, CA Moderate 0.75" Public Mping report of penny sized hail near Newport Road.

Wind Storm History — San Jacinto Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 22 high-wind events within 25 miles of San Jacinto, CA in the past five years. Of those, 20 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 76 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe9 events
Significant11 events
Moderate2 events

Recent Wind Events Near San Jacinto

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-10-10 5 SW Beaumont, CA 65 Severe Badlands (SE149) reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph with a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 Lake Elsinore, CA 61 Significant Moroni Station (394SE) reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph with a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 4 NNE Murrieta, CA 66 Severe Elderberry St Mesonet (359SE) reported a 66 mph wind gust in a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 2 NNW Winchester, CA 60 Significant Joppe Ave (SE757) mesonet reported a 60 mph gust with a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 8 NE Temecula, CA 60 Significant Lake Skinner RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph with a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 4 SSE Beaumont, CA 59 Significant Highland Springs RAWS reported a wind gust of 59 with a line of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 2 SW Beaumont, CA 65 Severe Mount Davis mesonet (SE665) reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph with a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-10-10 3 NNE San Jacinto, CA 65 Severe KWRP San Jacinto (SEA60) reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph with a band of convection moving north ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel.
2026-09-09 4 ENE Rainbow, CA 61 Significant —
2026-09-09 4 ENE Rainbow, CA 65 Severe —
2025-09-02 GILMAN HOT SPGS, CA 73 Severe Thunderstorm outflow wind gusts occurred across this region with gusts 50-60 MPH. Highland Springs station reported a gust to 72 MPH.
2025-09-02 BANNING MUNI ARPT, CA 58 Significant Mesonet station 645SE near Banning reported a wind gust of 50 mph.
2025-08-25 PERRIS, CA 76 Severe Mesonet station 4 miles ESE Perris recorded a 76 mph gust associated with thunderstorm outflow. Likely a microburst.
2025-08-25 PERRIS, CA 41 Moderate Report of a tree down blocking the Emerett Ln in Perris. Nearby SCE Orange Avenue station reported a peak wind gust of 41 mph at 420 PM.
2024-09-08 TEMECULA, CA 63 Significant Socal Edison weather station on Santa Margarita River preserve. This area was survey by WCM but could not find any wind damage. Local residents reported strong wind.
2024-09-08 PERRIS, CA 71 Severe California Highway Patrol reported numerous trees downed by wind along and near I-215 in Perris. A Socal Edison weather station recorded a gust to 71 mph on Ellis Avenue. Pea sized hail was also reported.
2024-09-08 PERRIS, CA 71 Severe Socal Edison weather station on Ellis avenue recorded gust to 71 mph. Wind damage was observed during storm survey on September 9. WCM and new meteorologist surveyed area on September 10.
2024-09-08 PERRIS, CA 49 Significant Wind gusts from thunderstorms measured at 50 mph along Nuevo Road.
2024-09-08 SUN CITY, CA 53 Significant Socal Edison Sun City weather station measured gust.
2024-09-08 PERRIS, CA 54 Significant Socal Edison weather station recorded wind gusts along SR 74 from thunderstorm.

Frequently Asked Questions About San Jacinto Hail

When was the last major hail storm in San Jacinto, CA?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of San Jacinto was on September 8, 2024. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in San Jacinto?

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

How big does hail typically get in San Jacinto?

The largest documented hail near San Jacinto in the last five years was quarter-sized or larger. Most San Jacinto-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 San Jacinto address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near San Jacinto. 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 San Jacinto

If your property in or near San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto's Location Matters for Hail

San Jacinto 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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