Mountains Southwest Shasta County To Northern Lake County storm history
Storm events recorded in Mountains Southwest Shasta County To Northern Lake County, California between 1950 and 2025.
67
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
2
Floods
2
Deaths
$56.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Mendocino Complex Fire (made up of the River and Ranch Fires) spread across Colusa County, Glenn County, Lake County, and Mendocino County, becoming the largest wildfire in California history at 459,123 acres. The Mendocino Complex Fire was not contained until September 18. T…
The Bully Fire in Shasta County began on the afternoon of July 11th as weather conditions were becoming drier and warmer. The fire started near Plantina Road at Bland Road west of Igo and Ono communities, caused by a vehicle driving over dry vegetation. By the time it was contain…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The mesonet station near Leesville reported a non-thunderstorm related wind gust up to 47 mph. Within Colusa County, a utility company reported tree and wind related damage to power lines near Stonyford.
Wildfire Wildfire
On September 5 thunderstorms developed over interior northern California sparking several wildfires within the region. This particular fire was named the South Fire and it grew up to 5,332 acres, with the majority of the fire growth occurring between September 5-21. Terrain is st…
Wildfire Wildfire
On September 5 thunderstorms developed over interior northern California sparking several wildfires within the region. This particular fire was named the Red Bank Fire and it grew up to 8,838 acres. This fire damaged or destroyed 2 structures and caused road closures and mandator…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The NWS Experimental Heat Risk reached High to Very High readings that prompted an Excessive Heat Warning for the mountains of southwest Shasta County to northern Lake County. Arbuckle Basin highs were 98 on the 24th, then reached 103 on the 25th and 106 on the 26th. Lows were in…
Heat Heat
The NWS Experimental Heat Risk reached Moderate to High readings for several days prompting a Heat Advisory for the mountains of southwest Shasta County to northern Lake County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow brought travel problems to Highway 299, with chain controls at Buckhorn Summit.
Drought Drought
The drought continues to impact Lake County, with a reduced number of vines and irrigation through the summer, reducing their harvest potential. Agriculture and related businesses have continued to lose jobs.
Drought Drought
The drought continues to impact Lake County, with farmers clipping some wine grape vines, reducing irrigation needed this summer, while also reducing their harvest. Agriculture and related businesses have continued to lose jobs.
Drought Drought
The drought continues to impact Lake County, with farmers clipping some wine grape vines, reducing irrigation needed this summer, while also reducing their harvest. Agriculture and related businesses have continued to lose jobs.
Drought Drought
The drought continues to impact Lake County, with farmers clipping some wine grape vines, reducing irrigation needed this summer, while also reducing their harvest. Agriculture and related businesses have continued to lose jobs.
Drought Drought
The drought is impacting Lake County, with farmers clipping some wine grape vines, reducing irrigation needed this summer, while reducing their harvest. Agriculture and related businesses have lost jobs.
Drought Drought
The drought is impacting Lake County, with farmers clipping some wine grape vines, reducing irrigation needed this summer, while reducing their harvest. Agricultural jobs and related businesses have lost jobs.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The cold, low elevation snow system only brought around 4 inches for Alder Springs, with less amounts at lower elevations. Some of the higher peaks in northern Lake County were estimated to receive 6-8 inches, but no datasets were found to verify.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow began in the afternoon on March 5th and continued through the evening of March 6th, and reported to reach elevations locally down to 2000-3000 ft. Eagle Peak (3700 ft) received between 5-6 inches of new snow, Alder Springs (4500 ft) received a few inches of new snow, and Sad…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of precipitation came through the coastal and northern mountains beginning Christmas morning and ending the following morning. Rain amounts were between 0.25 to 1.00 inch. Snow data were unavailable for this zone. Snow estimates were approximately 6-8 for the storm total a…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A series of waves passed through Northern California bringing moderate to heavy snowfall, with some breaks between snowfall amounts. Snowfall began approximately mid-day on December 20th, and continued through the evening December 23th. Snow levels rose to above 2500 ft on Decemb…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A moderate winter storm brought up to a foot of snow to elevations above 3500 feet. High winds made visibilities poor in some locations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought up to a foot of new snow to the higher elevations and lesser amounts down to 4000 feet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought up to eight inches of new snow to the higher elevations and lesser amounts down to near 4500 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snow fell at the higher elevations of the Coastal Mountains.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Five to eight inches of snow fell at the higher elevations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to a foot of snow fell at the higher elevations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought up to eight inches of snow to the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to eight inches of snow fell across the highest elevations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches fell above 4000 feet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow amounts of up to 8 inches fell above 5000 feet, with more than a foot of new snow estimated on the higher peaks. Winds gusted to greater than 30 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Five to eight inches of snow fell across the highest elevations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow amounts up to 10 inches were reported. The heavy snow and gusty winds resulted in hazardous travel.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought four to eight inches of snow to the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell over the southern Cascade and northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Snow levels over the area started at 6000 feet then fell to around 2500 feet by Wednesday. Snowfall amounts were up to 12 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm moved through the Coastal Mountains.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches to elevations above 3000 feet accompanied by strong, gusty winds. This brought hazardous travel conditions to area roads.
Wildfire Wildfire
The SHU Fire Complex in southwestern Shasta and western Tehama counties burned approximately 87,000 acres before 100 percent containment was achieved on July 28th.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning on June 21st started a number of fires in western Tehama and southwestern Shasta counties. Several of these fires were combined as the SHU Complex which included the Whiskeytown Complex. By the end of June, 52,000 acres were burned with 6 firefighter injuries, 3 residen…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Whiskey Fire damaged 7783 acres in southwest Shasta and northwest Tehama counties. The fire was contained on June 21st.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing temperatures and frost damaged wine grapes in the foothills of Shasta, Butte, and Tehama counties.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow levels dropped to near 3000 feet with more than a foot of snow falling above 4000 feet. Southerly wind gusts reached 60 to 70 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trapped cold air in the valleys brought snow levels down to near 1000 feet early. One to two feet of snow fell above 3000 feet with up to a foot of snow falling in some locations below that elevation. Winds gusted to 50 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow levels were near 1000 feet with four to ten inches of snow at the lower levels. Above 4000 feet, ten to twenty inches of snow fell. Winds gusted to 45 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow levels briefly dropped to near 1500 feet with up to a foot of snow falling above 4000 feet. Wind gusts reached 40 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Due to trapped cold air in the valleys, snow levels dropped to near 1500 feet with up to twenty inches of snow falling at the higher elevations. Southeasterly wind gusts reached 50 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow levels were near 2000 feet with more than a foot of snow falling at the higher elevations. Wind gusts reached 50 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The snow level dropped as low as 1500 feet but the significant snowfall was above 3000 feet. Wind gusts reached 45 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A 65 mph wind gusts was recorded 18 miles south southeast of Saddle Camp. Numerous buildings were damaged due directly to the wind and/or to flying debris and falling trees and branches. Power was out to many customers for up to a day.
Blizzard Blizzard
The snow level was down to near 3000 feet with one to two feet of snow falling at the higher elevations. Wind gusts reached 75 to 85 mph causing whiteout conditions for an extended period of time.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The snow level dropped to near 2000 feet with twelve to eighteen inches of snow falling at the higher elevations. Wind gusts reached 60 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The snow level was down to 2500 feet and up to six inches of snow fell at the higher elevations with wind gusts to 50 mph. This was the first storm of the season for this zone.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |