Hail in Trinity County, CA
Hail turns up in Trinity County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 10 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Trinity County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on July 25, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was August 1, 2025.
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About Trinity County, CA
Trinity County covers a rugged stretch of the Klamath Mountains in far northern California, almost entirely forested ridges, deep river canyons, and very little flat ground. Hail is uncommon and stays small when it does fall, because the marine influence and mountainous terrain rarely allow the deep, warm instability that builds large stones. Coverage leans on the KBHX radar near Eureka, roughly 63 miles to the west, and at that distance through intervening peaks its lowest scans ride high above the valleys here.
The hail record for Trinity County, CA
Trinity County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 10 confirmed events since 2025.
July does most of the damage here; Trinity County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Trinity County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 10 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Trinity County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Trinity County?
Hail in Trinity County is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Trinity County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on July 25, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Trinity County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Trinity County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Trinity County this year?
Trinity County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Trinity County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Trinity County so far in 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Trinity County, CA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Trinity County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.