Hurricanes can make landfall in California.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING

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Is it true that hurricanes can make landfall in California?

Unclear. Two reference sources indicate no documented hurricane has made landfall in California, with only a 1939 tropical storm landfall recorded; one NASA source allows an infinitesimal future chance. These items address the historical record rather than proving landfall is impossible.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 0 sources for, 2 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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List of California hurricanes

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List of California hurricanes. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_hurricanes

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Could a Hurricane Ever Strike Southern California? | NASA Earthdata

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Could a Hurricane Ever Strike Southern California? | NASA Earthdata. (n.d.). earthdata.nasa.gov. https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/news/data-user-stories/could-hurricane-ever-strike-southern-california

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