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Imperial County, California
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
10
Hail reports
118
Floods since 1996
257
All events
2
Deaths
$50.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Imperial 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.
Very heavy rainfall occurred along SR 78 in northeast Imperial County with amounts estimated to be approaching 7 inches in some places. This resulted in considerable flooding along the highway. The California Highway Patrol reported that a vehicle was swept off SR 78 at Milpitas …
Significant flash flooding occurred along Highway 86 near Highway 78, leaving numerous motorists stranded on the flooded roadway. According to reports, up to 200 motorists were left stranded along Highway 86, with videos showing floodwaters that appeared to be around 3 to 5 feet …
The New River USGS Gauge at the International Border in Calexico reported water levels peaking to 15.6 feet, which is just above minor flood stage. The rise to minor flood stage was generally gradual as water levels rose at a rate of 1 feet per hour according to the gauge data. T…
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of radar estimated rain fell in Niland and areas just east into the Chocolate Mountains. A large area of considerable runoff flowed through Niland and the surrounding area, as evident in reports and before and after Sentinel2 satellite images, with upward…
Very strong, straight line winds caused significant damage to many homes and businesses including a fire station. The storm motion was toward the northeast. Power lines and poles were downed and many trees were uprooted. Storm survey data indicated the most significant damage was…
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Ogilby road closed due to flooding. No damages or injuries reported.
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Vehicle under water on Araz Station Road near the intersection with I-8. Reports also show that the roadway has been washed out. No injuries reported.
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California Highway Patrol reported 2 feet of water near the area of Ross and Picacho Roads. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Social Media video showed rapidly running water in Mission Wash. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Social media video shows quick flowing water over Parkman Rd. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Ogliby Road closed due to flooding. No damages or injuries reported.
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Floodwaters in Milpitas Wash breached Highway 78 and made it impassible. No damages or injuries reported.
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Stallard Rd closed due to flooding. Time estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Significant flooding reported along CA-78 in Palo Verde. No damages or injuries reported.
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Downed powerline and semi-truck flipped over onto vehicle along Highway 111 near East McCabe Rd just northeast of Heber. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. No injuries reported.
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A 63 mph peak wind gust measured at the Imperial County Airport.
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Powerlines down at the intersection of Bowker Rd and E Jasper Rd northeast of Calexico. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. No injuries reported.
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Semi-truck blown over on Interstate 8 near the intersection with Highway 111 just east of El Centro. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. No injuries reported.
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Semi-truck flipped over on Interstate 8 just east of Bowker Rd. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. No injuries reported.
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Cole Blvd closed due to flooding in Calexico. Time estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Powerlines fell down and struck vehicles near the intersection of Dogwood Rd and E Aten Rd in Imperial. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. No injuries were reported.
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Semi-truck flipped over at the intersection of E Evan Hewes HWY and Bowker Rd east of El Centro. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. No injuries reported.
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Imler Road near Forrester Road southwest of Brawley closed due to flooding. Time estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Yocum Rd between Butters Rd and the canal east of Calipatria closed due to flooding. Time estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Cuff Rd closed between Beal Rd and Coachella Canal Rd due to flooding. Time estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported.
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Two feet of water inundating vehicles reported along Highway 111 south of Interstate 8. No injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed powerlines/poles led to the closure of Highway 111 near Cole Blvd. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-65 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
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Downed tree on Railroad Ave blocking both lanes in Winterhaven. Wind gusts were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
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Video showed flooding along Highway 98 near Drew Road. Highway 98 was closed from Imperial Highway to Brockman Road due to the flooding. Timing estimated from radar.
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Ogilby Road between I-8 and Highway 78 was closed due to flooding. Timing estimated from radar.
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A portion of Split Mountain Road at Fish Creek Wash was washed out due to flooding. Time estimated based on radar.
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Caltrans reported downed power lines blocking both directions of I-8 near the Gordons Well Road exit. No injuries were reported. Time estimated by radar.
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Power poles were reported down across SR-115, blocking both directions of the roadway. No injuries were reported. Time estimated from radar.
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Multiple down power poles and power lines were reported near I-8 and Bonds Corner Road. This included downed high voltage transmission lines. Multiple motorists and nearby residents were reported to be trapped in the Holtville area due to all the downed power poles and power line…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power poles and power lines were reported down across the roadway near Highway 86 and Harris Road. No injuries were reported.
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Five power poles were reported down along SR-115 near Evan Hewes Highway. Additionally, the Imperial Irrigation District reported approximately 50 power poles were down west of Holtville. In Holtville, two homes were reported to be damaged after trees were blown over onto the str…
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Multiple power poles and power lines were reported down along Highway 78, going across the lanes of the roadway. No injuries were reported.
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Four semi trucks were reported to be flipped over with power lines over the trucks. Images also showed multiple power poles down in the area. No injuries were reported. Time estimated from radar.
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The El Centro Naval Air Facility (KNJK) recorded a gust of 59 mph.
A semi truck was blown over along Highway 86, injuring the truck driver. A power pole and power lines were also reported down in the area.
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Brockman Road and Lyons Road was closed due to downed power lines. No injuries were reported. Time estimated from radar.
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Video showed multiple downed power poles across a railroad track at Neckel Road east of Highway 86. The Imperial Irrigation District reported multiple downed power poles across the railroad tracks between Brawley and Imperial. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Road closure in the area of Kubler Road and Drew Road due to downed power poles. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Road closure in the area of Austin Road and West Wahl Road due to downed power poles. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
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Downed power pole blocked both lanes along Brockman Road near the intersection with Lyons Road. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
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Downed power lines along West Evan Hewes Highway near Silsbee Road. Winds were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
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Sunbeam Rest Area located on the eastbound side of I-8 west of El Centro was closed due to damage. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
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State Route 98 between Ferrell Rd and Weed Rd was closed due to downed tree. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
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Downed trees and powerlines along State Route 98, approximately 2.6-3.6 miles west of Calexico, requiring the closure of the highway. Wind gusts were estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 3 | 0 |
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