Hail in Humboldt County, California

Hail April 9, 2026 · Humboldt County, California

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Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A severe thunderstorm developed over the Trinity Alps Wilderness and moved north over Orleans. Numerous reports of hail were received with pea to nickel sized hail generally reported. One report was received of 1 inch hail stones near the Orleans store. Hail was covering the ground in the community.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms formed in far Northern California and Southern Oregon during the 2nd week of April. At least two storms became severe in the Eureka service area with hail reported in the Orleans area and strong wind gusts over the mountains.

Began near Orleans (41.3005, -123.5470).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328480. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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