Indian Wells Valley storm history
Storm events recorded in Indian Wells Valley, California between 1950 and 2025.
137
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
1
Deaths
$112K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
California Highway Patrol reported a multi-vehicle accident around 200 am PST on State Route 14 just south of Inyokern. An occupant of one of the vehicles was killed in the accident. Fog was reported in the area just before the time of the accident and lasted for around two hours…
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Mesonet station BMXC1 Blue Max Station Elevation: 5350 ft.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 105 and 110 degrees each day between August 9 and August 11.
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Mesonet Station at Indian Wells Canyon.
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Mesonet station Blue Max.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an moderate drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
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The Inyokern Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
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The cooperative station at South Ridgecrest measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
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A CWOP station in South Ridgecrest measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an moderate drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees on November 17.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 106 and 111 degrees each day between September 5 and September 7.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 109 and 114 degrees each day between August 4 and August 7.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 108 and 113 degrees each day between July 21 and July 26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
During the 12 day heat wave event, afternoon highs were mainly between 112 and 118 degrees on July 6 through July 8 and on July 11 and 12. Afternoon highs were mainly between 106 and 112 degrees on July 2 through July 5 and on July 9, 10 and 13.
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Daytime highs ranged between 105 and 110 degrees on June 5 and between 107 and 112 degrees on June 6 and June 7.
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The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.
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The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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The co-op station 4SSW Ridgecrest measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Ridgecrest.
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The CWOP station at South Ridgecrest measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Ridgecrest.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 22 and 27 degrees each morning between November 25 and November 28.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 116 degrees on July 21 and 22.
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Daytime highs ranged between 110 and 120 degrees each day between July 15 and July 17.
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Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 113 degrees on July 1 and 2.
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The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
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The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in a severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in a severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
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The Inyokern Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
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The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
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The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 108 and 113 degrees each day between September 1 and September 7.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 107 and 112 degrees.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 104 and 108 degrees on June 10 and June 11.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 37 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |