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Contra Costa storm history

Storm events recorded in Contra Costa, California between 1950 and 2025.

107
Total events
5
Tornadoes
14
Hail
70
Floods
2
Deaths
$44.8M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 11, 2010 · Contra Costa, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain2 deaths, 1 injury
A rain-slicked road led to the crash of a car at the intersection of Mount Diablo Boulevard and Iron Horse Regional Trail in Walnut Creek. The vehicle crashed through a fence and landed upside down in the rain-swollen San Ramon Creek bypass. The driver and one other individual pe…
January 1, 2006 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood$22.0M damage
December 31, 2005 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood$22.0M damage
December 22, 2025 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
One foot of water was reported on westbound Interstate 580 just east of Canal Boulevard.
November 13, 2025 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
The on and offramps from Canal Boulevard to Interstate 580 were flooded.
February 13, 2025 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
A vehicle was reported stuck in floodwaters on westbound State Route 4 at the Franklin Canyon onramp. The onramp was also reported as flooded.
February 4, 2025 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Around 8 inches of water were reported on the ramp that connects eastbound State Route 24 to southbound Interstate 680.
December 29, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Flooding reported on eastbound Interstate 80 at Pinole Valley Road.
December 27, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Water was reported across all lanes of eastbound State Highway 24 at the junction with St Stephens Drive.
November 23, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Water was reported on all lanes of Westbound State Highway 24 at Camino Pablo.
November 22, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was blocking lanes on westbound Interstate 580 at Central Avenue.
April 5, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were downed along Boulevard Way near Walnut Creek.
April 5, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down in roadway along Danville Boulevard near Walnut Creek. Time estimated via radar.
April 4, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported at Westbound California Highway 4 and Westbound Interstate 80.
March 6, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Significant flooding and runoff on Norris Canyon Road.
March 6, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Two to three feet of water flowing across the road at Camino Tassajara and Sherman Ranch Road.
March 6, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Slow lane starting to collapse with a crack approximately 10 feet long at the offramp from southbound Interstate 680 to El Pintado Road.
March 2, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
The southbound lane of McEwen Road just south of California Highway 4 was completely blocked due to mud, dirt, and rock.
February 18, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
A 6 inch deep puddle in the slow lane of westbound Interstate 80.
January 20, 2024 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported at SB 160 over Main Street. Lane 1 was partially flooded with 2 inches of water.
December 27, 2022 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
The roof of a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in San Ramon caved in the early morning hours of the 27th after a main beam broke in the center of the store. Local officials from the San Ramon Valley Protection District stated that they believed heavy rain was a factor in the roof colla…
August 16, 2020 · Contra Costa, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station at Shadowhawk reported wind gusts over 60 mph.
April 6, 2020 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
Spotter reporting pea-sized hail near San Ramon.
January 16, 2020 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at SR-4 W and Alhambra Ave off ramp. Flooding across entire slow lane.
January 16, 2020 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at I-680 S and Crow Canyon Rd off ramp. Vehicles hydroplaning.
December 7, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
CHP reports several freeways including 680 and 24 have flooding in some or all lanes.
November 26, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Media reported flooded roads at the intersection of Broadway and Cypress St in Walnut Creek.
March 6, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at I-680 S and Concord Ave off ramp, both lanes flooded.
March 6, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at SR-24 E and Saint Stephens Dr off ramp.
February 26, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Right hand side and slow lane water on roadway of SB 680 junction with Treat Blvd.
February 17, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
Accumulating hail reported on the 680 corridor in Contra Costa.
February 14, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
On ramp from Canal Blvd to I-580 E flooded with 1-1.5 feet of water.
February 14, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding reported.
February 14, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud and rocks in roadway at Bailey Rd and Keller Canyon, mud coming down hill blocking left lane.
February 13, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Vehicles getting stuck in water at Arthur Rd and Pacheco Blvd.
February 13, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Contra Costa County Public Works is working to drain flood waters on Judith Court.
February 13, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
SB 4 McEwen Rd on ramp, side of hillside slid down and is blocking roadway.
February 9, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Water covering two lanes 7 inches deep.
January 17, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud flow along hillside at Bollinger Canyon Rd just west of Bear Tree Road crossing westbound lanes.
January 6, 2019 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at SR 24E at Acalanes Rd.
November 23, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding reported at I680 N and Olympic Blvd on ramp, 8-10 inches of water in number 2 lane.
April 16, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
Small hail along with thunder and lightning reported in Orinda.
April 16, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
Small hail reported in southern Contra Costa county.
April 7, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Flood Flood
I-80 E adjacent to the Pomona on ramp, 2 feet of water in number 1 lane.
March 3, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
March 3, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
March 3, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
March 3, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
March 2, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
Accumulating hail reported in Kensington.
March 2, 2018 · Contra Costa, California
Hail Hail
Small hail reported.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202540
2024130
202210
202040
2019150
2018180
2017180
201510
201230
201110
201051
200910
200610
200510
200210
200010
199852
199780
199610
199410
198922
198320