Mojave Desert storm history
Storm events recorded in Mojave Desert, California between 1950 and 2025. Search your address to see which storms hit closest to you.
42
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 105 and 110 degrees each day between August 9 and August 11.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station 5 miles Northwest of Mojave.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station SE377 Cache Creek (SCE).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Station at Mojave Airport measured 61 mph during the early evening.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Mesonet station AU563 Cache Creek CHP on 58.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an moderate drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an moderate drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
High Wind High Wind
The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Public report of blowing dust reducing visibility to near zero in Rosamond.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees on November 17.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 106 and 111 degrees each day between September 5 and September 7.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 109 and 114 degrees each day between August 4 and August 7.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 108 and 113 degrees each day between July 21 and July 26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
During the 12 day heat wave event, afternoon highs were mainly between 112 and 118 degrees on July 6 through July 8 and on July 11 and 12. Afternoon highs were mainly between 106 and 112 degrees on July 2 through July 5 and on July 9, 10 and 13.
Heat Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 103 and 108 degrees on June 5 and between 105 and 110 degrees on June 6 and June 7.
High Wind High Wind
The North Edwards AFB ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 22 and 27 degrees each morning between November 25 and November 28.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 116 degrees on July 21 and 22.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 110 and 120 degrees each day between July 15 and July 17.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 113 degrees on July 1 and 2.
High Wind High Wind
The North Edwards AFB ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees on November 4.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs generally ranged between 108 and 113 degrees each day between September 1 and September 7.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 107 and 112 degrees.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 104 and 108 degrees on June 10 and June 11.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in a extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in a extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in a severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees on December 11 and December 12.
Drought Drought
Parts of the Mojave Desert were classified as being in a severe drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Drought Drought
The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
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