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Los Angeles storm history

Storm events recorded in Los Angeles, California between 1950 and 2025.

471
Total events
50
Tornadoes
30
Hail
224
Floods
13
Deaths
$100.6M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

June 22, 2022 · Los Angeles, California
Lightning Lightning1 death
In the community of Pico Rivera, a woman was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning.
July 27, 2014 · Los Angeles, California
Lightning Lightning1 death, 8 injuries
An isolated thunderstorm moved across the Venice Beach area along the Los Angeles county coast. Lightning struck the water, injuring 13 people and killing one person.
January 9, 2005 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
October 20, 2004 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
December 7, 2001 · Los Angeles, California
Rip Current Rip Current1 death, 1 injury
Gusty north winds generated dangerous rip currents off the coast of Malibu. The rip currents capsized a kayak. One kayaker died and another was injured.
December 25, 2000 · Los Angeles, California
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
June 18, 1999 · Los Angeles, California
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
A young female drowned when a strong rip current pulled her into a deep drop off.
May 23, 1999 · Los Angeles, California
Lightning Lightning1 death
Lightning struck and killed a man in Palmdale.
February 23, 1998 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood3 deaths
February 7, 1998 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death, 2 injuries
February 6, 1998 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
September 22, 2002 · Los Angeles, California
Wildfire Wildfire14 injuries, $15.3M damage
The Williams Fire burned 38.094 acres of land in the Angeles National Forest. This fire, which was located about 25 miles north of Azusa, destroyed 77 structures, including 62 cabins. No reports on the number of possible injuries have been received.
September 1, 2002 · Los Angeles, California
Wildfire Wildfire14 injuries, $12.7M damage
The Curve Fire burned 20,857 acres of land in the Angeles National Forest. The Curve Fire, which was caused by candles from a ritual sacrifice, destroyed 73 structures and injured at least 14 people.
October 21, 1996 · Los Angeles, California
Wildfire Wildfire16 injuries, $1.5M damage
August 7, 1990 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind8 injuries
March 1, 1983 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado F2 Tornado30 injuries, $25.0M damage
November 7, 1966 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado F2 Tornado10 injuries
January 7, 2005 · Los Angeles, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain$5.0M damage
November 12, 2003 · Los Angeles, California
Hail Hail$3.5M damage
June 5, 1987 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado F0 Tornado$25.0M damage
November 9, 1982 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
November 9, 1982 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
January 31, 1979 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado Tornado$2.5M damage
May 8, 1977 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado Tornado$2.5M damage
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
California Highway Patrol reported a large boulder on Kanan Dume Road near Newton Canyon Road.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
California Highway Patrol reported a large boulder on Malibu Canyon Road at the tunnel.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
California Highway Patrol reported numerous rocks and mud across San Francisquito Road.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding and significant damage at JCC Production Studio in Sun Valley. Due to significant rainfall, the roof collapsed and water flooded the facility, damaging numerous film equipment and sets.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding across Interstate 5 in the community of Burbank. All northbound lanes were completely inundated by the heavy rain.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorms generated gusty winds. Numerous trees were blown down across Highway 101 near Balboa Avenue.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorms generated gusty winds. A large tree was blown down across Burbank Boulevard.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorms generate gusty winds. Numerous trees and branches were blown down across Interstate 5 near Burbank.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Magic Mountain Truck Trail sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 65 MPH.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chilao RAWS reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Barley Flats sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 69 MPH.
October 14, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Magic Mountain Truck Trail sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 71 MPH.
April 3, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Highway 118 and Interstate 405.
April 3, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along San Fernando Mission Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles county.
April 3, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Haskell Avenue and Chatsworth Street.
March 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief, weak tornado developed in the community of Pico Rivera in Los Angeles county. The short-lived tornado uprooted several trees, knocked down numerous branches and caused some roof damage.
March 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 65 MPH was reported at Saddle Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains.
March 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 MPH was reported in Redondo Beach, along the coast of Los Angeles county.
March 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding in the city of Los Angeles. At the intersection of Highway 101 and Campo de Cahuenga, significant road flooding was reported.
February 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain produced flash flood and mudflows across the westbound lanes of Highway 210 in the Santa Clarita Valley. Mud flowing across the highway resulted in numerous vehicles sliding across the highway.
February 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain produced flash flooding and debris flows at the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Kanan Dume Road. Numerous rocks and mud covered the intersection.
February 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain which generated flash flooding and debris flows across the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Aqua Dulce Canyon Road. Significant mud, rocks and debris were reported across the intersection.
February 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding near the intersection of Highway 118 and Balboa Boulevard. Three lanes of the Highway 118 were flooded.
February 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain produced significant flash flooding and debris flows at the intersection of Lake Avenue and East Altadena Drive. Mud and debris flows resulted in the closure of all three northbound lanes.
February 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rain produced significant debris flows across the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Stunt Road. A large boulder fell on top of a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025331
2024490
2023394
202280
202131
202030
201840
201790
201690
2015190
2014161
201330
201240
2011100
2010150
200930
2008150
2007101
200670
2005171
2004123
2003130
200290
2001121
2000262
1999211
1998311
199741
199650
199511
199421
199352
199211
199111
199031
198721
198431
198374
198265
198110
198051
197931
197822
197721
197310
197010
196711
196622
196411
196232
196010
195930
195810
195710
195611
195511
195211