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Humboldt 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.
2
Tornado reports
29
Hail reports
99
Floods since 1996
239
All events
7
Deaths
$40.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Humboldt County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 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.
One person killed and others injured when driver lost control of vehicle while driving across small hail accumulation on highway.
Thirty-five year old man drowned attempting to reach his home while crossing floodwaters from the Eel River. Water was reported to be 4 to 5 feet deep and fast moving.
Gusty wind conditions that were below severe criteria caused a tree to fall onto highway 36. A car drove into the fallen tree resulting in one fatality. The wind event was preceded by an atmospheric river rain event that saturated soils and therefore exacerbated the vulnerability…
Hail covered road led to a 19 vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 255. 16 injuries were reported.
Roadway sinks and slipouts along Highway 96 from mile post 24 to 36.
Landslide and large slipout between mile post 20 and 24 along Highway 96.
Two sinks in the roadway around mile post 4 on Highway 254, Avenue of the Giants.
Failed culverts along Highway 101 between mile posts 6 and 8.
Multiple slipouts and sinks along Highway 36 from mile post 3 to 44 due to heavy rain during the month of January and early February. All damage along this section of highway was compiled into one report and given a January 24th event date.
Landslide and slope failure along Highway 299 near mile post 30.
Scouring and damage to the supports of the Fernbridge bridge over the Eel River on Highway 211.
Culvert failure and slipout near Mitchell Road along Highway 169.
Landslide and slipout along Highway 101 near Redcrest.
Multiple sinks in the roadway and a landslide along Highway 101 from post mile 28 to 32.
Eel River bank erosion including a landslide, drainage failures, and sinks from mile post 24 to 27 along Highway 101.
Landslide along highway 96 near Tish Tang Campground.
A landslide caused by heavy rain resulted in damage of Shelter Cove Road, the primary route from Shelter Cove at the coast to interior areas of Humboldt County.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm developed over the Trinity Alps Wilderness and moved north over Orleans. Numerous reports of hail were received with pea to nickel sized hail generally reported. One report was received of 1 inch hail stones near the Orleans store. Hail was covering the grou…
Flood Flood
Southbound Hookton Road offramp and road closed due to flooding from the Hookton Slough.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Washed out road near the intersection of Mattole and Clarke roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down blocking Highway 254 in the Myers Flat area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roadways blocked by trees at the Garberville Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees down on Hillside Drive in Shelter Cove. Winds were estimated at between 60 and 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A one-foot diameter tree was uprooted and fell into powerlines near Lariat Court in Shelter Cove. The tree fell on a fence and nearly hit an outbuilding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on King Peak Road blocking a quarter of the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many branches and small trees down along Shelter Cove Road between Shelter Cove and Briceland.
Flood Flood
Hookton Road exit off of Highway 101 is closed due to flooding on Hookton Road and Eel River Drive.
Flood Flood
River gauge exceeded flood stage for nearly 24-hours at Fernbridge. The river flooded secondary roads and farm fields but did not flood the highway.
Flood Flood
Flooding reported on the onramp from Highway 101 to Highway 255 in Arcata.
Flood Flood
Flooding of roads reported in the Blue Lake area. Multiple roads flooded around the community.
Flood Flood
The Hookton Slough offramp from Highway 101 was closed early in the morning. Flooding continued to worsen and began to flood Highway 101 resulting in a full closure later in the morning. The highway reopened later during the day but flooding around the adjacent fields and the off…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rocks in both lanes of Highway 96 near Tish Tang Campground.
Flood Flood
Highway 211 flooded between Fernbridge and Ferndale resulting in closure of the highway. Other side roads also flooded across the Eel River Delta.
Flood Flood
Jacoby Creek exceeded its banks and flooded Old Arcata Road, Graham Road, Eric Lane, and other locations around the creek.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A landslide was reported on Highway 299 in both lanes.
Flood Flood
Flooding reported on Highway 101 between Davidson Road and Lost Man Creek. Davidson Road also flooded.
Flood Flood
Wilder Ridge Road closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Flooding over Highway 36 southeast of Dinsmore resulted in a full closure of the road.
Flood Flood
Flooding reported throughout Carlotta. Flooding closed Highway 36 near the Carlotta fire station.
Flood Flood
Hooker Creek Road reported as flooded north of Redway.
Flood Flood
Freshwater Creek flooded multiple roads, flooded into homes, and flooded most of Freshwater Park.
Flood Flood
Mad River exceeded moderate flood stage flooding fields and secondary roads from near Tyee City to Highway 299.
Flood Flood
A National Weather Service employee confirmed flooding of Old Arcata Road and Graham Road caused by Jacoby Creek overflowing its banks. This area remained flooded through the day. The start and end times of the flooding are uncertain.
Flood Flood
Freshwater Creek flooded across Howard Heights Road and adjacent fields. Start and end times of the flooding are uncertain.
Flood Flood
A National Weather Service employee examined flooding of the Elk River along Elk River Road and adjacent roads. Flooding was occurring on Elk River Road causing the road to be closed. Berta Road and other roads were also flooded along the creek. The start and end time of the floo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Greenhouse torn completely apart and large branches down near Dinsmore.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Both lanes closed due to a slide 3 miles northeast of Pepperwood, CA. Lat. 40.48N, Long. -123.93W.
Flood Flood
Flooding at Bertas road and Elk River road, 1 mile east southeast of Humboldt Hill, CA. Lat. 40.72N, Long. -124.17W.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 44 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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