Kings storm history
Storm events recorded in Kings, California between 1950 and 2025.
155
Total events
8
Tornadoes
24
Hail
40
Floods
0
Deaths
$1.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding on SR 43 north of Kent Ave.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter observed a funnel cloud west of Lemoore Naval Air Station which extended 1/3rd of the way before dissipating.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Dylan Way in Armona.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on SR 43 near the intersection of Iona Ave.
Flood Flood
An NWS employee reported roadway flooding at the intersection of Lacey Blvd. and Santa Fe Ave. in Hanford.
Flood Flood
Fresno, Kings and Tulare County Emergency Managers reported flooding along the Kings River downstream from Pine Flat Dam as a result of increased releases prompted by increased runoff from snow melt.
Flood Flood
Fresno, Kings and Tulare County Emergency Managers reported flooding along the Kings River downstream from Pine Flat Dam as a result of increased releases prompted by increased runoff from snow melt.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding on eastbound SR 198 east of 18th Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS employee noticed storm damage from a blown down tree next to his house where several tree branches were on the street and had destroyed a car.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding just east of the SR 198/18th Ave onramp and flooding on eastbound SR 198 under the 17th Ave and Houston Ave exchange.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 43 near Kent Ave.
Flood Flood
Public report of downed power lines across the roadway on Grangeville Blvd. near 8 1/2 Ave. in Hanford.
Flood Flood
Public report of power liens down on 14th Ave between Kent Ave. and Jersey Ave.
Flood Flood
Public report that 12th Ave. is flooded between Kent Ave. and Houston Ave.
Flood Flood
Public report of a washed up tree covering half of Lacey Blvd just west of 8th Ave.
Flood Flood
Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Excelsior Ave. and Ave. 22.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported a large rockslide blocking the roadway on SR 41 southwest of the intersection with SR 33.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A TV station filmed a funnel cloud southwest of Lemoore.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A Fresno television station observed a funnel cloud south of Hanford while a thunderstorm was in progress.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding due to heavy rain at the intersection of SR 41 and SR 33 near Kettleman City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
California Highway Patrol reported very heavy rain flooding both northbound and southbound I-5 between Kettleman City and Avenal. CHP was pacing traffic in both directions following a brief closure.
Flood Flood
Several public reports and social media posts of flooding in downtown Hanford.
Flood Flood
Posts on Twitter indicated flooding in a neighborhood in southwest Hanford.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Reports on social media from a storm chaser with pictures of a funnel cloud near Kettlemen City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that thunderstorm wind gusts blew down his fence.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
An NWS employee spotted a funnel cloud 4N Hanford which remained well above the ground.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding on State Route 41. Mud and debris were covering the westbound lanes on State Route 41.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
California Highway Patrol reported flooding and mudslides across State Route 41 near the border of Kings and Kern Counties.
Lightning Lightning
A report of lightning striking a house near Hanford High School was reported on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media report of a dairy farm south of Hanford having several barns with extensive roof damage from thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
California Highway Patrol reported tree debris on State Route 198 near Hanford-Armona Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
California Highway Patrol reported a fence blew onto State Route 198 near 11th Ave in Hanford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
California Highway Patrol reported a tree fell onto a vehicle near the intersection of 13th Ave. and Houston Ave. near Hanford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
California Highway Patrol reported 8 telephone poles were downed on Jackson Ave. near 9th Ave. south of Hanford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report received on social media of damage to outdoor furniture in Hanford near the intersection of Peralta Way and Monroe Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
California Highway Patrol reported large tree limbs on the road on Maple Ave. between Excelsior Blvd. and Lewiston Ave near Hardwick.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report in Corcoran of Thunderstorm winds producing damage to a house and snapping several trees. Beams from a wood fence were snapped from from concrete support and shingles were blown off of a roof.
Hail Hail
Public report of nickel sized hail in Corcoran.
Flood Flood
A levee breech occurred along an irrigation canal near Grangeville. The report was received from the California Department of Water Resources after being reported by Kings County Sheriff Deputies.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Trained Spotter reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 0.45 inches near Lemoore in Kings County.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported a road closure due to roadway flooding on State Route 33.
Flood Flood
CalTrans reported accelerated pavement failure areas of Highway 41 across Kings County due to flood waters.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
NWS employee reported road flooding in southeast Lemoore at 1810 PST.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
California Highway Patrol reported road flooding due to blocked storm drains on SR 198 and 18th Avenue off-ramp in Lemoore at 1810 PST.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1.00 inch hail from thunderstorm in Stratford California in Kings County was received via Twitter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Both Coalinga fire department and a NWS employee reported street flooding between 1830 and 1850 PDT. Storms continued to redevelop over the area so flood threat continued.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches across the Kings county. Nuisance roadway flooding.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An apartment roof collapsed due to heavy rain. Reported by local media via twitter. Rain estimated 0.75 inches from combination of nearby ASOS and COCORAHS reports.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Off duty NWS Meteorologist reported 0.44 inches of rainfall in only 15 minutes.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Twenty four hour spotter rainfall in Lemoore of 0.17 inch.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |