Central Sierra storm history
Storm events recorded in Central Sierra, California between 1950 and 2025.
69
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$200.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Creek fire started at 633 pm PDT on September 4th (Labor Day Weekend) in the vicinity of Big Creek, California near the town of Shaver Lake. The fire was in an area of very heavy tree mortality in the Sierra National Forest. The fire had explosive grown on September 5th and 6…
Estimated 100 mph gusts near Yosemite Valley toppled several trees knocking out power to nearly all of Yosemite Park for several days. In addition, several structures were damaged by the winds and the park was closed for several days. The repairs required for Yosemite National Pa…
Drought Drought
The central Sierra was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The central Sierra was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Heat Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 105 and 110 degrees at elevations below 5000 feet on July 9-13.
Drought Drought
The central Sierra was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The central Sierra was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The central Sierra was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
Much of the central Sierra was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Tuolumne Meadows picked up 24 inches of new snowfall between 800 PST on January 28 and 800 PST on January 29.
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Tuolumne Meadows cooperative site measured 1.62 inches of liquid precipitation. 24 inches of new snowfall and 58 inches of snow on the ground.
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The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7150 feet) picked up an estimated 64 inches of new snow.
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The Green Mountain SNOTEL (7900 feet) picked up an estimated 63 inches of new snow.
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The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL (8200 feet) picked up an estimated 50 inches of new snow.
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The Gin Flat SNOTEL (7050 feet) picked up an estimated 57 inches of new snow.
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The Minarets RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
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The Batterson RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
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The Mount Tom RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
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The Pacific Gas and Electric station at Morissey Road Tower measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.
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The Pacific Gas and Electric station at Corrine Lake measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
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The Pacific Gas and Electric station at Coarsegold 1E measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
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The Pacific Gas and Electric station at Triangle Road measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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Yosemite Park dispatch reported several trees and powerlines down in Yosemite Valley and Wawona.
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California Highway Patrol reported downed trees and debris covering the roadway on SR 41 near Road 630 3S Fish Camp.
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The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7150 feet) picked up an estimated 12 inches of new snow.
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The Graveyard Meadow SNOTEL (6900 feet) picked up an estimated 9 inches of new snow.
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The Gin Flat SNOTEL (7050 feet) picked up an estimated 12 inches of new snow.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Creek Fire continued to show moderate fire behavior and slow growth through the first week of November. On November 7th and 8th a winter storm brought 9 to 13 inches of snow above the 7000 foot level. This put a damper on the fire but did not totally put it out. It was 85 per…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Creek Fire continued to burn an average of 2000 acres a day during October under warmer than normal temperatures, low humidities, and a couple of offshore wind events. No additional structures were damaged and spread of the fire was mainly to the northeast. By the end of Octo…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Blue Jay fire began on the afternoon of July 24th due to a lightning strike near the White Wolf Campground. The fire burned in generally wilderness, though did close several trails within the park.
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The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL (8200 feet) picked up an estimated 7.0 inches of new snow.
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The Tenaya Lake SNOTEL (8150 feet) picked up an estimated 44.0 inches of new snow.
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The Devils Postpile SNOTEL (7569 feet) picked up an estimated 33.9 inches of new snow.
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The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7150 feet) picked up an estimated 26.3 inches of new snow.
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The Lower Kibbie Ridge SNOTEL (6700 feet) picked up an estimated 25.0 inches of new snow.
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The Agnew Pass SNOTEL (9450 feet) picked up an estimated 25.4 inches of new snow.
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The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL (8200 feet) picked up an estimated 25.0 inches of new snow.
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The Gin Flat SNOTEL (7050 feet) picked up an estimated 22.5 inches of new snow.
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A trained spotter estimated 12 inches of new snow in Fish Camp.
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The Graveyard Meadow SNOTEL picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snow.
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The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL picked up an estimated 31 inches of new snow.
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The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL picked up an estimated 26 inches of new snow.
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The Agnew Pass SNOTEL picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snow.
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The Green Mountain SNOTEL picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snow.
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The Devils Postpile SNOTEL picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snow.
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The Lower Kibbie Ridge SNOTEL (6700 feet) picked up an estimated 10 inches of new snow.
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The Poison Ridge SNOTEL (6900 feet) picked up an estimated 10 inches of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
The Crane Flat RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
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The Crane Flat RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Agnew Pass SNOTEL (9450 feet) picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |