Hurricane Prep and Storm-Season Boat Storage in California

NOAA's 1851-2025 continental record shows no hurricane impact in California, so storm-season prep for a boat here is about remnant rain and wind. 630 boat storage facilities are listed in California.

6 of 6storm-season months a boat is in the water (Los Angeles)
0California hurricanes since 2000
630California boat storage listings
448list enclosed indoor space

Storm season and the boat calendar in California

MonthLos Angeles high / lowboatSacramento precipSacramento high / lowboat
Jan66° / 49°in the water3.7 in56° / 39°launch or haul-out
Feb66° / 50°in the water3.5 in61° / 42°launch or haul-out
Mar66° / 52°in the water2.7 in66° / 45°launch or haul-out
Apr68° / 54°in the water1.3 in72° / 47°in the water
May70° / 58°in the water0.8 in80° / 52°in the water
Jun72° / 61°in the water0.2 in88° / 57°in the water
Jul75° / 64°in the water0.0 in93° / 59°in the water
Aug77° / 65°in the water0.0 in92° / 59°in the water
Sep77° / 64°in the water0.1 in89° / 57°in the water
Oct74° / 60°in the water0.9 in79° / 50°in the water
Nov71° / 54°in the water1.7 in65° / 43°launch or haul-out
Dec66° / 49°in the water3.4 in56° / 39°launch or haul-out

Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.

By that rule a boat at Los Angeles has 12 months in the water (January to December). The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.

California hurricane record

NOAA's table of continental U.S. hurricane impacts records no hurricane-force winds in California from 1851 through 2025; the season risk for a stored boat is flooding and debris from weakened systems.

Sacramento averages 18.1 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in January (3.7 in), before any storm is added.

Hurricane checklist for a boat in California

  1. Decide haul-out versus slip early; marina contracts often set haul-out order.
  2. On land, strap the hull to ground anchors and pull the drain plug.
  3. Strip canvas, biminis, cushions and electronics.
  4. In a slip, double the lines, add chafe gear and leave slack for surge.
  5. Photograph the hull ID and position; keep papers waterproofed.
  6. Get the building wind rating, the FEMA flood zone of the address and the re-entry rules in writing.

California boat storage for hurricane season (630 listed)

630 live listings in 130 cities; by listed type: 448 indoor, 51 covered, 545 outdoor and 1 wet-slip (types overlap). No California boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
A-1 Self Storage - OceansideOceansideindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryJet Ski
StorQuest Self Storage - Playa VistaLos Angelesindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Victoria RV & Boat Storage - Rancho CucamongaRancho Cucamongaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Price Self Storage - Murphy CanyonSan Diegoindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Pier 32 MarinaNational Cityindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Reidy Creek Outdoor StorageEscondidoindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Extra Space Storage - ChatsworthChatsworthindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
All Locked Up Storage - San FernandoSan Fernandoindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryJet Ski
North County Self StorageEscondidoindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Marina Boat & RV StorageMarina Del Reyindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Machado StorageLake Elsinoreindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Exclusive RV ServicesPomonaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
STORBOX Self Storage - PasadenaPasadenaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Planet Storage - Rancho CucamongaRancho Cucamongaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Grand MarinaAlamedaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Bundy Canyon RV and Boat StorageWildomarindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Clipper Yacht HarborSausalitoindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Acropolis Space CenterNational Cityindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryJet Ski
SoCal Self StorageVan Nuysindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Westpoint HarborRedwood Cityindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski

Listed storage types by California city

CityBoat Storage listingsEnclosedCoveredOpen lot
Los Angeles4713243
San Diego4742346
Sacramento3619119
Stockton3225025
Long Beach2916217
San Francisco2710211
Chula Vista2222122
San Jose227021
Alameda1717317
Bakersfield16305

California cities by listed boat storage (with enclosed count)

California hurricane season boat questions

Do hurricanes reach California?

NOAA's continental U.S. hurricane impact table (1851-2025) records no hurricane-force winds in California. Weakened tropical systems still bring heavy rain, so a boat stored in a low spot or below grade can flood during the June to November season. Sacramento averages 18.1 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in January.

Which California boat storage listings are enclosed?

448 of 630 live California listings list enclosed indoor space; 51 list covered and 545 outdoor spaces. By city: Los Angeles (47; 13 enclosed), San Diego (47; 42 enclosed), Sacramento (36; 19 enclosed) and Stockton (32; 25 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in San Diego (42) and Stockton (25). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 130 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.

What should I do with my boat when a hurricane watch is issued in California?

Move it at once. 448 California listings list enclosed space; book one before June. Los Angeles has 12 months in the water by our rule. NOAA records no hurricane-force winds in California, so the realistic threat to a boat is a remnant storm's rain. Sacramento averages 3.7 inches in January, so check the site drains.

Which California cities have the most boat storage listings?

Listings span 130 California cities. The largest groups are Los Angeles (47 listed), San Diego (47 listed), Sacramento (36 listed), Stockton (32 listed) and Long Beach (29 listed). For covered spaces, Lake Elsinore (4) and San Diego (3) lead. Statewide, 545 list open lots, 51 covered parking and 448 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.

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Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00023174, USW00023232); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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