Northwestern Mendocino Interior storm history
Storm events recorded in Northwestern Mendocino Interior, California between 1950 and 2025.
106
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$28K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
Maximum wind gust of 78 mph at the Cahto Peak RAWS. Wind gusts were elevated for an extended period of time with gusts between 40 and 50 mph between peaks each night of the 24th into the 25th and the 25th into the 26th.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tree down blocking Hoiland Road in Laytonville.
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Cahto Peak RAWS reported a maximum wind gust to 81 mph. Additional wind gusts between 40 and 55 mph were reported across the region. Isolated power outages occurred due to downed trees.
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A 62 mph peak wind gust on Lower Spyrock Road in northern California.
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Measured wind gust of 69 mph on Bell Springs Road in northern Mendocino County.
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Downed trees and powerlines 4 miles east southeast of Willits, CA. Lat. 39.37N, Long. -123.28W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Mixed precipiation reported 2 miles east northeast of Calpella, CA. Vehicle with a trailor in tow, slid off of the roadway. LAT. 39.24N, LONG. -123.17W.
High Wind High Wind
One lane of the bridge at Haehl Creek is closed, 10-129R to Route 101 S/Route 20 Separation 10-0128L due to Non-Thunderstorm Wind Damage 2 miles southeast of Willits, CA. LAT. 39.38N, LONG. -123.33W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Highway 101 closed in 2 lanes due to snow 2 miles southeast of Willits, CA. LAT. 39.38N, LONG. -123.33W.
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Tree limbs down across the road as reported by law enforcement 5 miles south of Covelo, CA. LAT. 39.73N, LONG. 123.25W.
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Utility company reports 220 customers without power due to Non-Thunderstorm Wind Damage 4 miles north northwest of Willits, CA. LAT. 39.46N, LONG. 123.38W.
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PG&E weather station on Cahto Peak reported a peak wind gust of 76 mph. Numerous other stations reported wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph with widespread power outages occurring across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Caltrans reporting Hwy 101 fully closed at rattlesnake summit due to snow, 1 inch estimated of accumulation (39.70N, 123.49W).
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow estimated to be 6 inches in depth at an elevation of 1900 feet, 5 miles NW of Willits (39.46N, 123.41W).
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four inches of snow accumulated 2 miles southwest of Laytonville at an elevation of 1938 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 6 inches of snow in the last few hours in Willits.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Total snowfall of 6 inches in Willits.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer 10 miles north of Laytonville reported 3.2 inches of snow at 2078 feet.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tree down across HWY 101.
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Tree down across HWY 20.
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Powerline fell and started a fire.
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Power line down across roadway due to fallen tree.
High Wind High Wind
The elevation of the observation is 4230 feet.
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A tree fell across Branscomb Road.
High Wind High Wind
PG&E weather station measured a wind gust to 68 mph on Bell Springs Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Report of around an inch fell overnight at an elevation of 2,063 feet. Duration was around 9-hours.
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Report of 4 inches of snow that fell during roughly a 9-hour duration at an elevation of 1,600 feet.
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Report of 2 inches that fell off and on during a 12-hour duration at an elevation of 2,084 feet.
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Spotter report of 8 inches of snow that fell during a duration of 18.5 hours at an elevation of 3,750 feet.
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Social media report of an inch of snow fell during a 14-hour time period from 6:50 p.m. (12/13) to around 9 a.m. (12/14).
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Public report of 2 inches of snow at an elevation of 1800 feet.
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Public report of 1.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 1830 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six inches of snow at an elevation of 4000 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter report of 8 inches of snow at an elevation of 3000 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Spotter report of 0.5 inch of snow at an elevation of 1938 feet.
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Social media report of 2.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 2400 feet.
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Two inches of snow. Elevation unknown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Social media report of 4 inches of snow at an elevation of 2000 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five inches of snow at an elevation of 2200 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Seven inches of snow at an elevation of 1500 feet. Numerous trees reported down. Highway closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Report of at least 4 inches of snow. Highway 101 closed due to heavy snow and downed trees.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Social media report of 10 inches of snow at an elevation of 2800 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter report of 16 inches of snow at an elevation of 3805 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall total of 10 inches at an elevation of 2078 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall total of 2 inches in Potter Valley. Elevation estimated to be 948 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall total of 14 inches in the Brooktrails subdivision of Willits.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall total of 10 inches at an elevation of 2800 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Estimated 11 inches of snow at an elevation of 1600 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained spotter reported 3 inches of storm total snowfall at an elevation of 3805 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Five inches of snow at an elevation of 2870 feet.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |