Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties storm history
Storm events recorded in Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, California between 1950 and 2025.
147
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 12 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.79 inches at Lower Klamath, 0.61 inches at Tulelake, 0.82 inches at Overland Trail, 1.07 inches at Macdoell II, and 1.46 inches at Murch Butte.
High Wind High Wind
High winds were recorded at Big Tableland with south winds reaching a peak of 59 mph gusting to 81 mph. High winds were also recorded at Big Tableland 2 (33G67 mph), and Meiss Lake Rd. (37G58 mph).
Wildfire Wildfire
The Mountain Wildfire was discovered on August 11th. The fire started 7 miles southeast of Newell in Modoc County, California. The cause of the fire is unknown. As of 530 AM PST on August 17th, it had burned 980 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and it …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Mammoth Wildfire was discovered on July 24th. The fire started 3 miles northeast of Tionesta in Modoc County, California. The cause of the fire is unknown. As of 530 AM PST on August 1st, it had burned 2,533 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and it …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Mammoth Wildfire was discovered on July 24th. The fire started 3 miles northeast of Tionesta in Modoc County, California. The cause of the fire is unknown. As of 530 AM PST on July 31st, it had burned 2,533 acres, was 80% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and it ha…
High Wind High Wind
Strong south to southwest winds reached a peak sustained speed of 44 mph at both Big Tableland and D Hill, with a peak gust of 64 mph measured at Big Tableland.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 12 to 24 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 2.75 inches at Juanita Lake, 2.49 inches at Tulelake FS, and 1.77 inches at Big Tableland.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
On 07/20/24, reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 49 to 63 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 94 to 100 degrees. On 07/21/24, reported low temperatures ranged from 54 to 68 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 91 to 100 degrees. On 07/22/24, …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Persistent high pressure brought excessive heat to northeast Siskiyou and northwest Modoc counties for 4 consecutive days from July 6th through July 9th, then temperatures were just a little below excessive values on July 10th and 11th. Excessive heat returned on July 12th and 13…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Clear Wildfire was discovered on June 26th at 452 PM PST. The fire started 6 miles east of Newell, in the Modoc National Forest. The cause of the fire is undetermined. As of 703 PM PST on 06/28, it had burned 890 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been destroyed, an…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures recorded included: 31 at Macdoel, and 32 at Dorris.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures recorded included: 23 at Macdoel, 28 at Lower Klamath FTS, and 30 at Dorris.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures recorded included: 31 at DW9160 Dorris, 29 at Dorris, 26 at Macdoel, 30 at Meiss Lake Road in Macdoel, and 31 at Lower Klamath FTS.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated amounts of 1 to 6 inches. Precipitation amounts of 0.22 to 0.91 inches were measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 2 to 6 inches. Precipitation amounts of 0.11 to 0.22 inches were measured.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures ranged from 26 to 36. It was the first hard freeze of the season.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing low temperatures in northeast Siskiyou and northwest Modoc counties included: DW9160 Dorris 31, Macdoel 26, Dorris 31, and Lower Klamath FTS 26.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature in this zone was 30 degrees at the Tulelake Coop site.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature in this zone was 30 degrees at Tulelake.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature in this zone was 28 degrees at Tulelake.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Tulelake was the only station from this zone that reported observations through this event. On 06/26/21, the low temperature was 51 degrees and the high temperature was 93 degrees. On 06/27/21, the low temperature was 54 degrees and the high temperature was 91 degrees. On 06/28/2…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature in this zone was 31 degrees at Tulelake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter SW Dorris reported 6.0 inches of snow in 8 hours between 16/0300 PST and 16/1100 PST.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Tucker Wildfire started around 28/1545 PDT. As of the last report on 04/0330 PDT, the fire covered 14150 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost and 3.7 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Tucker Wildfire started around 28/1545 PDT. As of 0430 PST on August 1, the fire covered 14217 acres and was 30 percent contained. 0 structures were lost and 1.5 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 30 to 31 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 32 to 35 degrees.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter at Dorris reported 6.0 inches of snow in 12 hours ending at 13/0550 PST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 28 to 30 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature from this zone was 28 degrees in Tulelake.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 32 to 34 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures from this zone ranged from 27 to 30 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures from this zone ranged from 26 to 30 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures from this zone ranged from 30 to 35 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Reported high temperatures during this interval ranged from 98 to 101 degrees. Reported low temperatures during this interval ranged from 54 to 66 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The cooperative observer at Tulelake reported 12.0 inches of snow in 24 hours as of 04/1900 PST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature from this zone was 30 degrees at Tulelake.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Tulelake reported a low temperature of 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 28 to 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 32 to 41 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
The Lower Klamath FTS RAWS recorded a gust to 63 mph at 06/0132 PST and a gust to 60 mph at 06/1132 PST.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 29 to 36 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 28 to 31 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 30 to 36 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 25 to 29 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 23 to 29 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 30 to 37 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 30 to 34 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 30 to 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Reported low temperatures ranged from 28 to 31 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |