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Del Norte County, California
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
3
Hail reports
11
Floods since 1996
47
All events
1
Deaths
$7.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Del Norte County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A youth visiting the beach with a group from Ashland, Oregon was swept of a rock at Preston Island by a large wave. Currents then carried the youth about 100 yards offshore where deputies lost visual contact.
Last Chance Grade accelerated pavement failure along Highway 101 near mile post 14.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ship Mountain RAWS reported a wind gust to 65 mph as thunderstorms moved through the area.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rockslide in the southbound lane in Gasquet.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Boulders on highway 199, 5 miiles southwest of Gasquet, CA. Lat. 41.81N, Long. -124.05W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Landslide blocked Highway 199 three miles east of Gasquet.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
After heavy rains, slide 7 miles east-northeast of Gasquet, CA. Lat. 41.87N, Long. -123.84W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rains resulting in slides on hwy 199 6 miles southwest of Gasquet, CA. Large rocks it a semi-tractor trailer. Lat. 41.79N, Long. -124.07W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mudslide as reported by Law enforcement, 6 miles southwest of Gasquet, CA. Lat. 41.79N, -124.06W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A slide 7 miles west northwest of Willow Creek, CA. LAT. 40.92N, LONG. -123.80W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Slide is covering Klamath beach road, 1 mile south southeast of Klamath, CA. LAT. 41.51N, LONG. -124.03W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rocks over the road 6 miles east of Gasquet, Ca. LAT. 41.86N, LONG. -123.86W.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Landslide covering hwy 199 reported 6 miles east of Gasquet, CA. LAT. 41.86N, LONG. -123.86W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rock slide into both lanes of hwy 199, 6 miles E of Gasquet, CA.
Flood Flood
Smith River exceeded flood stage at the Crescent City gauge in Hiouchi.
Flood Flood
Smith River exceeded flood stage at the Dr. Fine Bridge gauge. Route 197 was flooded and closed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused mud, dirt, and rock to slide across Highway 199.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused mud and rock to slide.
Hail Hail
Auto accident due to hail covered roads. No injuries.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Minor flooding reported due to heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Sixteen buildings at Humbolt State University suffered minor damage due to heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Estimated 3.5 inches of rain. Active slide occurring on Highway 101 blocking all lanes.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Forty-Eight hour storm total rainfall from mesonet station HONC1.
Flood Flood
CHP reported flooding on Highway 199 along the west shoulder and northbound lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rock and mudslides reported by law enforcement. Estimated storm total rainfall was 4 inches.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at the intersection of Lower Lake Road and Moseley Road.
Hail Hail
A car slid into a ditch due to a hail covered road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Culvert failures between mile post 20 and 28 along Highway 101.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Culvert failures along Highway 101 from mile post 26 to 27.
Flood Flood
Numerous small streams flooded due to heavy rainfall resulting in culvert and manhole failures in Crescent City and neighboring communities. Additionally, a sinkhole allowed debris to flow into the waste water treatment plant causing damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report including photos through social media indicated flooding was occurring on Fred Haight Drive in Smith River after 10-12 inches of rain fell across the county over the previous three days.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused debris laden flow to block the culvert of a small stream near Klamath. The resultant flooding closed several roads in the area and inundated one commercial building.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Spotters reported numerous cold air funnels over the Pacific Ocean near Crescent City.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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