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Mendocino County, California
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
3
Hail reports
71
Floods since 1996
140
All events
0
Deaths
$34.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mendocino County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Culvert failure and sink along Highway 1 from mile post 34 to 38.
Slipout of off ramp from Highway 101 to 271 near Highway 101 mile post 84. Additional landslide covering route 271 between mile post 0 and 4.
Rock slide onto Highway 101 near mile post 97 requiring the installation of a permanent large rock fence.
Failed culverts, sinks, pushups, and slipouts along Highway 253 between Boonville and Ukiah.
Culvert failure and slipouts from mile post 16 to 23 on Highway 162.
Large landslide and drainage issues near mile post 87 on Highway 101. Slide reported on January 25th and was caused by the heavy rain earlier in the month.
Multiple areas of bluff erosion and drainage issues along Highway 1 from post mile 78 to 84.
Roadway failure near Laytonville along Highway 101 from milepost 66 to 78.
Two landslides blocking Highway 1 requiring removal and slope stabilization. Highway has been closed for nearly two months.
Two landslides and a slip out between post miles 20 and 26 along Highway 20 in Mendocino County requiring slide removal and slope stabilization.
Slope failure along the Willits Bypass.
The Pudding Creek Dam overtopped resulting in damage to the dam and a primary water main for the city of Fort Bragg. Damage estimates for replacement of the water main have been received but there are currently no estimates for the damage to the dam.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain overwhelmed a culvert causing water to flow over the roadway on Highway 128 near Highway 1. Approximately two inches of water was over the roadway in both lanes.
Flood Flood
Babcock Lane flooded just north of Talmage Road. The flooding resulted in a full closure of the road.
Flood Flood
The Russian River exceeded flood stage at the Hopland Gauge around noon on the 5th causing flooding of Highway 175 and a full closure of the road east of Hopland. The river fell below flood stage during the morning of the 6th.
Flood Flood
Highway 128 closed due to flooding from the Navarro River and its tributaries. The river reached official flood stage around 10 pm on the 5th for a few hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Oak tree down across the road at the intersection of Branscomb Road and Highway 1.
Flood Flood
Water crossing both lanes at the intersection of Highway 101 and Old River Road.
Flood Flood
Creek flooding over the roadway near the intersection of Old River Road and Ruddick Cunningham Road.
Flood Flood
Highway 128 flooded and closed due to the Navarro River. Flood stage reached briefly on the gauge.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A landslide, including a tree, blocked Highway 20 west of Willits at the Three Chop Road intersection.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rocks reported to be in both lanes of Highway 162 between Laytonville and Covelo.
Flood Flood
One to two inches of water reported on Highway 101 near Laytonville.
Flood Flood
Central Valley Road reported as flooded in Willits.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rocks and boulders the size of basketballs in the roadway on the Hopland Grade along Highway 175.
Flood Flood
River gauge exceeded flood stage at Hopland on the Russian River. Highway 175 flooded and closed.
Flood Flood
Highway 175 is closed due to flooding, 1 mile southeast of Hopland, CA. Lat. 38.97N, Long. -123.11W.
Flood Flood
Highway 128 closed from Mile marker 0 to mile marker 12.6 due to flooding, 9 miles west southwest of Comptche, CA. Lat. 39.20N. Long. -123.75W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mudslide reported on hwy 20, 8 miles west southwest of Willits, CA. Lat. 39.37N, Long. -123.50W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rockslide in the northbound lane of highway 101 3 miles north of Laytonville, CA. Lat. 39.71N, Long. -123.49W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A slide was reported on hwy 1, 8 miles north northeast of Fort Bragg, CA. Confined to the northbound lane of hwy 1. Lat. 39.56N, Long. -123.77W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Large rocks have come to rest on the intersection of Orr springs road and North state street, 2 miles north of Ukiah. Lat. 39.18N, Long. -123.21W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Large rocks from a slide in the eastbound lane of hwy 253, 4 miles southwest of Talmage, CA. Lat. 39.09N, Long. -123.22W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Redwood tree fell across Philo Greenwood road with 3-5 inches of rainfall recorded at local gauges within 24 hours, 3 miles southwest of Philo, CA. Lat. 39.04N, Long. -123.47W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused a slide which blocked the east bound lane, blocking traffic. Lat. 39.40N, Long. -123.45W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
West bound lane of Highway 1 closed due to a slide from rainfall. Lat. 39.23N, Long. -123.77W.
Flood Flood
State route 1 closed near the Garcia river due to flooding. Lat. 38.93N, Long. -123.71W.
Flood Flood
State route 128 closed at Flynn Creek Gate due to flooding. Lat. 39.16N, Long. -123.58W.
Flood Flood
State route 175 closed at the Hopland bridge due to flooding. Lat. 38.97N, Long. -123.12W.
Flood Flood
State route 271 closed 1 mile southeast of Leggett, between mile markers 16.14 and 2.68. Lat. 39.86N, Long. -123.72W.
Flood Flood
Highway 1 closed due to flooding from the Garcia river. Lat. 38.93N, Long. -123.71W.
Flood Flood
Highway 128 closed due to flooding from the Navarro river, 5 miles west of Navarro, CA. Lat. 39.16N, Long. -123.63W.
Flood Flood
Flooding of the Russian River caused by heavy rain, closing hwy 175 approximately 2 miles east-southeast of Hopland, CA. Lat. 38.98N, Long. -123.09W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Landslide reportedly closed hwy 128, 4 miles west of Navarro, CA. Lat. 39.16N, Long. -123.61W.
Flood Flood
Flooding from the rising Russian River at Babcock Ln and Talmage Road. Lat. 39.14N, Long. -123.19W.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooded near the bridge causing closure. Lat. 39.14N, Long. -123.19W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Hwy 101 was closed due to a landslide 5 miles east southeast of Leggett, CA. Lat. 39.83N, Long. -123.65W.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused a slide on Wilderness Lodge Road, 3 miles northwest of Branscomb, CA. Lat. 39.68N, Long. -123.66W.
Flood Flood
Highway 128 completely flooded near Clark Road in the Navarro area.
Flood Flood
Highway 128 flooded along the North Fort of the Navarro River. Two feet of water reported on the roadway with multiple vehicles stranded.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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