Hail & Severe Weather History in Sacramento, CA

Near ARCADE

Around 10 AM PDT on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a decaying complex of showers and thunderstorms moved over the Carmichael area of the Sacramento metropolitan area in Sacramento County. It was determined that this caused a downburst of strong straight-line winds. Sporadic wind damage to trees and powerlines was noted along with several large mature trees that were uprooted and fell into homes. The damage swath was 2.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide from American River College, northeast in the vicinity of a line from East Lawn Mortuary to Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Peak wind speeds were estimated around 70 miles per hour.

Estimated property damage: $20,000

Source: Broadcast Media

Near CLAY

A brief, weak tornado touched down and caused damage to 3 residences along Kirkwood Street to the east of Herald. Roof damage to two garages was observed. An RV shelter and dog kennels were lifted up off the ground and sustained damage.

Estimated property damage: $25,000

Source: NWS Storm Survey

Near NEED

A weak tornado touched down near Highway 99 and Arno Rd., about 4 miles NNW of Galt. The California Highway Patrol reported a tin roof from a barn blown off and downed powerlines over Arno Rd. and a bus had windows blown out. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 70 mph. Path length was approximately 0.8 miles, path width 400 yards, |from preliminary information.

Source: Law Enforcement

Near MICHIGAN BAR

This is an update to Ione funnel cloud local storm report that was previously sent. A member of the public reported a brief tornado near Ione from 12:21 pm to 12:26pm on May 18, 2020. Location and timing are approximate.

Source: Public

Near FOOTHILL FARMS

There were multiple reports by the public of pea to nickle sized accumulating hail.

Source: Public

Near DEL PASO HGTS

Large amounts of small hail blanketed downtown and northern Sacramento, Natomas, and adjacent portions of I5, causing major traffic problems during the afternoon commute. Hail fell 2 to 4 inches deep in portions of north Sacramento and Natomas. Snow plows were required to remove hail in some areas. |Some damage was done to awnings and parking lot covers. The California State Library roof suffered damage and leaked, with hundreds of rare books soaked with water.

Estimated property damage: $100,000

Source: Fire Department/Rescue

Near DEL PASO HGTS

An NWS survey determined an EF0 tornado touched down in the southern Natomas area of Sacramento- South Natomas Tornado. The path length was 3/8 of a mile. Several trees and fences were downed. Two metal awnings were twisted and torn down. Numerous trees were stripped of limbs and deposited in the roadway.

Estimated property damage: $25,000

Source: NWS Storm Survey

Near BOYD

Part of a tree fell onto Saverien Drive, blocking the right turn lane.

Estimated property damage: $10,000

Source: Broadcast Media

Near DEL PASO HGTS

A large tree fell blocking the courtyard of the Capitol Towers apartments in downtown Sacramento.

Estimated property damage: $40,000

Source: Broadcast Media