Hail — Santa Clara, California

2024-03-30 · near Coyote, Santa Clara, California

Event narrative

Pea-sized hail and lightning reported on southbound US Highway 101 near Bailey Ave via social media.

Wider weather episode

A deepening low with an associated mature cyclone came to California on March 29, with widespread rain associated with the system. Continuing instability the next day resulted in noticeable thunderstorms with hail reported in several places across the Bay Area, including Walnut Creek, Belmont, and south of San Jose. In Monterey County, significant rainfall contributed to a landslide that forced the closure of California Highway 1 north of Big Sur.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161156. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.