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Marin storm history

Storm events recorded in Marin, California between 1950 and 2025.

167
Total events
1
Tornadoes
12
Hail
114
Floods
2
Deaths
$224.2M
Property damage

Most significant events

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

January 20, 2024 · Marin, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain1 death
A man drove off a slick Highway 101 North in Novato just after 5 PM on January 20, and wrapped his car around the traffic light on the frontage road, north of Hamilton Parkway, outside Safeway. According to the California Highway Patrol, speed and wet roadway were factors. The No…
February 7, 1999 · Marin, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain1 death
a 70 year old woman was killed 2 miles from Luganitas in Mariun County by a 100 foot tree that fell on her car due to the soggy ground and wind.
December 11, 2014 · Marin, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood$4.0M damage
Heavy rainfall produced significant rises on Novato Creek between highways 101 and 37 on the east side of the city of Novato. This led to an intentional breach of the levee on a 20 foot section to prevent floodwaters from reaching downtown businesses and nearby subdivisions. This…
January 1, 2006 · Marin, California
Flood Flood$108.0M damage
December 31, 2005 · Marin, California
Flood Flood$108.0M damage
February 6, 1998 · Marin, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood$1.5M damage
December 25, 2025 · Marin, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The PG&E station on Gunsight Fire Road reported a gust of 90 mph.
December 22, 2025 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
California Highway 1 was flooded on both sides at Bear Valley Road.
November 17, 2025 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported on northbound US Highway 101 at the Lucky Road offramp.
February 13, 2025 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
A vehicle was reported stopped in floodwaters on northbound Highway 101 at Lucky Drive, with water across the middle and fast lanes.
February 4, 2025 · Marin, California
Flood Flood1 injury
A woman drove through a downpour on Platform Bridge Road before a large puddle caused her to lose control and crash into a flooded creek. A Marin County Sheriffs deputy rescued her and helped her reach safety. Some additional vehicles became stuck after they ignored road closure …
February 4, 2025 · Marin, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Woodacre RAWS station measured a gust of 58 mph.
December 29, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Rocks in lanes on State Highway 1 south of Fairfax Bolinas Road.
December 27, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported on US Highway 101 Northbound near Larkspur.
December 27, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
An emergency manager reported that lower Mill Valley was experiencing localized flooding and a few road closures.
December 26, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
State Highway 1 was completely flooded just south of mile marker 27.
November 22, 2024 · Marin, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The San Rafael COOP station recorded a new daily record rainfall of 3.57 inches for November 22.
November 21, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported on US Highway 101 near Larkspur.
February 18, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported on California Highway 1 at Tomales-Petaluma Road.
February 17, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Flooding blocked the northbound lanes of California Highway 1 at Bear Valley Road.
February 17, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Westbound Lucas Valley Road west of 101 was completely flooded.
February 17, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Localized flooding was reported around Point Reyes Station and Inverness Park.
January 31, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Several vehicles hydroplaned in 8-10 inches of water on Northbound US Highway 101 at the Terra Linda Truck Scales.
January 31, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Lucas Valley Road under US Highway 101 was flooded.
January 22, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
The offramp from US Highway 101 North to California Route 1 North was closed due to flooding.
January 21, 2024 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Standing water was reported on all four lanes of Northbound US Highway 101 at Lucky Drive.
March 10, 2023 · Marin, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
CHP reported a large land slide blocking southbound lanes of US Highway 101 near the Waldo Grade.
February 27, 2023 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
CHP reported flooding at Southbound US Highway 101 near Tamalpais Boulevard, with 6 inches of water in one of the lanes.
January 14, 2023 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
CHP reported flooding in the slow lane of US Highway 101.
January 4, 2023 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
The underpass of California Highway 1 under US Highway 101 in Manzanita flooded.
December 13, 2021 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Heavy rain led to a rockslide on SR1 and partially blocked the road.
March 10, 2021 · Marin, California
Hail Hail
Image on social media shows small hail in Marin.
January 28, 2021 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Flooding on US-101 S and SR 1 off ramp.
January 27, 2021 · Marin, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Rockslide onto roadway at SR-1 near Bolinas.
August 17, 2020 · Marin, California
Hail Hail
Spotter reported rain, lightning, and hail. Hail size estimated.
August 16, 2020 · Marin, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet site (PG&E) near Sausalito recorded gusts at 70 mph.
March 25, 2020 · Marin, California
Hail Hail
Pea-sized hail in Kentfield for about 10 minutes.
January 16, 2020 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding on US-101 S and Tamalpais Dr off ramp.
January 16, 2020 · Marin, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mud/dirt/rocks reported on US-101 S and Marin City on ramp. Mud and dirt falling from right hand side.
December 25, 2019 · Marin, California
Hail Hail
Heavy accumulation of small hail covered highway 101 resulting in a traffic collision.
December 25, 2019 · Marin, California
Lightning Lightning
Lightning hit a 100 foot tall tree on Waterview drive in Mill Valley in the early morning. The strike split the tree in half with debris landing on nearby decks and roofs https://abc7news.com/weather/exclusive-lightning-strike-damages-tree-near-mill-valley-homes/5785998/.
December 22, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Slow lane and lane 1 of southbound 101 flooded with water on the roadway.
December 2, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Hwy 1 northbound lane is totally flooded.
December 1, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Flooding at the end of southbound off ramp on 101, 4 inches of standing water.
December 1, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
One foot of standing water at 53 San Clemente Dr.
November 30, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Vehicles hydroplaning in number 3 and 4 lines on Hwy 101.
November 30, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
NB 101 on off ramp near San Clemente Dr flooding with 3 feet of water at the bottom of the off ramp.
May 15, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding reported at 53 San Clemente Dr, 6 to 8 inches deep and 40 feet across.
March 6, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Flooding on US-101 N and Lucky Dr off ramp.
February 27, 2019 · Marin, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding on US-101N and Lucky Dr.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202560
2024150
202340
202140
202050
2019470
2018150
2017170
201620
201510
2014110
201280
201060
200930
200810
200610
200510
200410
200260
199910
199840
199750
199631