Hail — Contra Costa, California

2018-03-02 · near Kensington, Contra Costa, California

Event narrative

Accumulating hail reported in Kensington.

Wider weather episode

An upper level system with a strong cold front moved through the Bay Area at the turn of the month with precipitation beginning late the evening of the 28th. This system brought widespread rainfall causing localized roadway flooding, strong winds, lightning, and small hail. Gusts in the mountains reached 60 mph and hail was seen up to 1/2 an inch. The bulk of the precipitation and subsequent impacts were seen in early March.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 738508. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.