Sacramento storm history
Storm events recorded in Sacramento, California between 1950 and 2025.
218
Total events
15
Tornadoes
9
Hail
147
Floods
5
Deaths
$279.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
California Highway Patrol reported a weather related fatality event with an SUV crashing into a power pole on Franklin Boulevard due to wet roads.
There was a male fatality due to drowning in a submerged car, confirmed by Cosumnes Fire Department near SR 99 and Dillard Rd. A levee breech on the Cosumnes River caused the flash flood. This was one of three drowning deaths reported from the flash flood event. The Cosumnes Fire…
Sacramento County Sheriff confirmed a drowning on January 4 associated with the December 31 - January 1 flash flood event. A female body was found inside a vehicle. This was the third drowning associated with the event. This flooding was due to levee breaks on the Cosumnes River.
The California Highway Patrol on January 4 reported a fatality associated with the December 31 - January 1 flash flood due to levee breaks. A female body was found outside a vehicle near Dillard Road east of CA-99. This is one of three confirmed fatalities from this event.
The Cosumnes River rose rapidly due to very heavy rains and already elevated levels from previous storms. Sacramento County OES confirmed the levee along the Cosumnes River breached in three locations overnight, causing flash flooding in the surrounding areas from Rancho Murieta …
Sacramento County completed a preliminary estimate of a total of $133 million from public storm damage from January 1 through January 17, and a total of almost $700,000 in private property damage. There was extensive levee damage and flooding along the Cosumnes River from Rancho …
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding in a mobile home park near 6900 Almond Ave.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported one land of US Highway 50 West was flooded at Sunrise Boulevard, with several vehicles that had spun out.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported the Business I-80 onramp at Auburn Boulevard was flooded.
Flood Flood
The public reported roadway flooding in Natomas from heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding from heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding of the entire roadway at State Route 51 and the E Street offramp.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding in the slow lane at the Interstate 5 southbound junction at 43rd Avenue.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Fair Oaks Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard.
Flood Flood
Sacramento Fire Department reported that two people and one dog were stuck on an island at Arcade Creek in Sacramento as waters were rising due to heavy rain. This resulted in a swift water rescue.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Interstate 5 northbound and US Highway 50 eastbound.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at US Highway 50 Westbound and Sunrise Boulevard.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Interstate 80 westbound and Truxel Road.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at US Highway 50 and California State Route 99 North.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Roseville Road and Katella Way.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along portions of Interstate 80 east near Greenback Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Around 10 AM PDT on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a decaying complex of showers and thunderstorms moved over the Carmichael area of the Sacramento metropolitan area in Sacramento County. It was determined that this caused a downburst of strong straight-line winds. Sporadic wind dam…
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding bringing traffic to a standstill at Interstate 80 West and Northgate Boulevard due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California highway patrol reported roadway flooding and standing water along S.R 51 at the E Street onramp due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California highway patrol reported flooding in the HOV lane along us Highway 50 at Folsom boulevard due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along State Route 99 North and Simmerhorn Road offramp with a large puddle under the bridge due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at State Route 99 north and Broadway offramp.
Flood Flood
Sacramento County Sheriff reported roadway flooding from Deer Creek overflow on Scott Road leading to the closure of Scott Road between Boys Ranch Road and Latrobe Road.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding in the roadway from heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported that Kiefer Boulevard was closed between Highway 16 and Kiefer Landfill due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported multiple reports of roadway flooding along Interstate 80 in Sacramento from heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding across all lanes of the Interstate 5 southbound offramp onto J Street due to heavy rain and clogged drains.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding of several lanes at the Highway 50 and State Route 99 connection.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at the Interstate 80 and Truxel Road Junction, with two lanes flooded.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported multiple onramps and offramps flooded along the Interstate 80 and Highway 50 junction, and on Highway 50 east of Sacramento.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reports that Lane 5 on the US50 E and 15 Street offramp was flooded.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reports flooding in westbound lanes and #2 lane completely flooded.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reports that Lane 1 on the US50 E and 15 Street offramp was flooded with approximately 4 inches of water, blocking the lane.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding of lanes 3 and 4 on State Route 99 and Elk Grove Boulevard.
Flood Flood
CHP reported that the #1 lane at southbound I5 - US 50 E connection/P St on-amp had 2-3 inches of water collected on the roadway.
Flood Flood
The California Highway Patrol reported standing water in both northbound lanes of San Juan Ave.
Flood Flood
Business 80 off ramp was reported flooded by the California Highway Patrol.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding halfway into the slow lane on SR 99 near highway 50 eastbound junction due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding of lanes 3 and 4 on northbound I-5 just south of Highway 50 junction.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Scott Road and Latrobe Road by Indian Creek.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooding near Twin Cities Road and Hardesty Lane.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Winding Way and Walnut Avenue, with the entire lane flooded.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |