Hail in Contra Costa County, California

Hail April 6, 2020 · Contra Costa County, California

0.25 in

Hail diameter

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Spotter reporting pea-sized hail near San Ramon.

The wider storm

A low pressure system off the coast of northern California brought a cold front through the Bay Area in early April. This system produced heavy rainfall creating minor roadway flooding as well as gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms with small hail. Wind gusts across the higher elevations were observed between 35 and 65 mph. Breezy surface winds also downed several trees and limbs across the area.

Began near San Ramon (37.8067, -121.9940).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 879748. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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