Indian Wells Vly storm history
Storm events recorded in Indian Wells Vly, California between 1950 and 2025.
278
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
1
Floods
1
Deaths
$2.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
At 2131 PST a report of a semi-truck blown over on northbound side of US Route 395 just south Neal Ranch Avenue north of Inyokern California was received. Three major injuries from the accident were also noted, one subject was knocked unconscious and had major bleeding from the h…
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 70 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
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Inyokern reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 87 mph.
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A 67 mph wind gust was measured in Ridgecrest with a Davis Vantage Pro Weather Station and reported on Facebook.
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California Highway Patrol reported an empty semi truck was blown over just west of the Inyokern Airport.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 67 mph.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures below 28 degrees.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 67 mph.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 106 and 111 degrees at most locations on August 8 and August 9.
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Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 113 degrees at most locations between July 24 and July 28.
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Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 113 degrees at most locations between July 6 and July 8.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 80 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 84 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 74 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 82 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 78 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.
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Social media and online newspapers reports showed the roof of a mobile home and a car port were blown off in Ridgecrest. There were also social media reports of trees uprooted and sheds blown over. The ASOS at the China Lake NWTC measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph around the tim…
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 64 mph.
Heat Heat
High temperatures were between 106 and 112 degrees at several locations from August 26 through August 31.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.
Heat Heat
High temperatures were between 110 and 115 degrees at several locations from July 7 through July 9.
Heat Heat
High temperatures were generally between 107 and 113 degrees between June 18 and June 25.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 67 mph.
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The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS reported a maximum wind gust of 62 mph.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported. However, wetting rainfall during the month did lessen the short term impacts across the area.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Hard freezing low temperature of 26 degrees F was reported by China Lake ASOS (KNID) between 0500 PST and 0750 PST.
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Strong winds with gusts of 65 mph to 88 mph at Indian Wells Canyon mesonet (IWLC1) between 1326 PST and 1930 PST.
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Strong winds with gust of 60 mph at China Lake ASOS (KNID) between 1746 PST and 1756 PST.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Indian Wells Canyon RAWS (IWLC1) reported a high temperature of 104 degrees on 7/30.
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Ridgecrest APRS (C9067) reported a high temperature of 110 degrees on 7/30.
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Ridgecrest APRS (C9067) reported a high temperature of 115 degrees on 7/29.
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Indian Wells Canyon RAWS (IWLC1) reported a high temperature of 106 degrees on 7/29.
Drought Drought
Persistent drought conditions continued to be reported.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
APRS 1 mile south of Ridgecrest reported a high temperature of 113 degrees on 6/20.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 34 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |