San Diego County Deserts storm history

Scorching heat occurred across this region with temperatures over 120 degrees. Ocotillo Wells reported a high 123 degrees twice on June 17th and 18th, as well as a low temperature of 98 degrees on the morning of June 20th. Two hikers had to be rescued from the Borrego Palm Canyon…

Extreme temperatures were observed in the San Diego County deserts as high pressure aloft brought hot and dry conditions to the area. Borrego Springs recorded a high temperature of 114 and Ocotillo Wells reported a high temperature of 115 on June 22. An emergency official reporte…

High pressure aloft brought in dry conditions and extreme temperatures to the San Diego County deserts from June 3-5. Ocotillo Wells reported temperatures of 111 on June 3 and 110 on June 4. One man died on June 4th from a heat-related illness.

Daily record high temperature of 116 at Borrego Valley Airport.

Anza Borrego State Park recorded high temperatures of 110 to 121F between July 1 to 13, 2024. On July 8th, 2024, a high temperature of 121F was recorded. This severe heat is anomalous even for a desert region.

Anza Borrego State Park reached 108F both June 6 and 7th. Hottest days of the year and greatest HeatRisk (departure from averages).

High winds impacted the San Diego County Deserts on March 23rd. Peak wind gusts were generally in the 35-45 mph range. Some notable higher gusts include 60 mph at Anza Borrego State Park.

Strong winds impacted the San Diego County Desert from the evening of January 10 through the late morning hours on January 11. The strongest winds occurred from early to mid-morning on January 11. The following are the strongest winds recorded across the zone: Borrego Springs: 68…

High temperatures across portions of the San Diego County Deserts on October 18th through the 20th were notably hotter than seasonal normal. Highs at Borrego Springs ranged from 99 to 104 degrees during this time.

Hot temperatures impacted the Coachella Valley September 7-12, 2023. High temperatures reached the 100s to mid-110s each day, with overnight lows falling mainly into the 80s and 90s. The hottest temperatures occurred on September 9, when Borrego Springs reached 110 degrees.

Dust storm captured on video near Anza Borrego Desert Park.

Very hot daytime temperatures occurred across the San Diego County Deserts on August 28-30th, when Excessive Heat Warnings were in effect. Highs between 108-115 degrees occurred each afternoon, with the hottest temperatures occurring in Borrego Springs.

Tropical Storm Hilary produced widespread tropical storm-force winds across Southern California from early morning on August 20 through the early overnight hours into August 21. The following are the top wind gusts reported across the San Diego County Deserts: In Ko Pah (SDGE): 5…

Gusty outflow winds from a decaying thunderstorm produced strong winds and greatly reduced visibility across the San Diego County deserts early in the morning on July 31. AWOS station KL08 Borrego Valley Airport reported a wind gust of 40 mph, and the Borrego Springs AWOS reporte…

A long-duration, excessive heat wave impacted the San Diego County Deserts from July 11-22. Highs in the lower deserts generally ranged from 110-120 each day, with the highest temperatures occurring on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21. The following are the highest temperatu…

A heat wave impacted the San Diego County Deserts starting on July 1st and lasted through the 3rd. Highs each afternoon at Borrego Valley Airport topped out at 113 degrees on the 1st and 2nd, and hit 115 degrees on the 3rd. Excessive Heat Warnings were in effect during this time.

A strong dust storm, originating in Yuma County (Arizona) and Imperial County moved into San Diego and Riverside Counties on October 6. Widespread reports of strong winds and severely reduced visibility were received across the deserts, mountains and inland valleys. AWOS station …

The SDOCL observation site in Ocotillo Wells observed daily highs ranging from 103 degrees to upwards of 116 degrees through much of early September. The highest daily maximum temperature of 116 degrees occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday September 6th, with a high of 115 degree…

Excessive heat occurred in the San Diego County Dserts on July 21st, when Ocotillo Wells recorded a high temperature of 117 degrees and Borrego Springs recorded a high of 109. Similar temperatures occurred on the 22nd, when Ocotillo Wells recorded a high of 117 degrees and Borreg…

The Harbison Incident ignited at 6:28 PM on July 12 and was contained at 2:35 PM on July 13. This fire consumed 37 acres.

Strong west winds impacted the San Diego County Deserts on May 28th and 29th. Several gusts of 40 to 50 mph occurred, along with localized higher gusts. The Borrego Valley Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Temperatures soared well above seasonal normals starting May 13th and lasting through the 15th. Ocotillo Wells reached 100 degrees on the 13th, 107 degrees on the 14th and 112 degrees on the 15th.

High westerly winds occurred across the San Diego County Deserts on April 11th and 12th. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common across the area, with some localized higher gusts. An observation site near Borrego Springs recorded a peak wind gust to 67 mph at 1:35 AM on the 12th.

Trained spotter reported a peak wind gust of 49 mph.

Many areas saw temperatures lower near the freezing mark.

Gusts over 50 MPH throughout the region, including a 62 MPH gust at Anza Borrego State Park.

AOWS station KL08 Borrego Valley Airport reported a 47 mph wind gust. Reduced visibility down to 0.75 mile in blowing dust.

A dust storm moved through the Borrego Valley on August 31. Dust was caught on area webcameras. Late afternoon thunderstorms caused the wind and dust. Very high levels of PM 2.5 and 10 were recorded by Anza Borrego Desert Research.

The region saw high temperatures over 115 degrees. Ocotillo Wells reported a high of 118 degrees on the 26th.

A dust storm (haboob) moved across the San Diego Deserts from east to west and originated in the Imperial Valley and southeast California ahead of organized thunderstorms. Visibility went to 1/2 mile in the deserts before heavy rain occurred.

Hot temperatures over 115 degrees occurred. Borrego Springs reached 119 degrees on the 4th of the month.

Twitter report with video of heavy blowing dust in Borrego Springs. Corresponding peak wind was 30 mph from the south-southeast at approximately 7 pm PDT. Minimum visibility unknown. Duration estimated.

Hot temperatures occurred with Anza-Borrego reaching 117 degrees on the 10th and 11th.

The Overland fire burned 515 acres with temperatures over 110 degrees. This fire occurred near Canebrake Canyon Road and Great Southern Overland Stage Route, east of Mount Laguna. No structures damaged.

Numerous heat-related 911 calls were reported across San Diego County from June 2 through June 4. Several were reported due to walking/hiking in the desert. All cases had experienced mild heat-related symptoms.

Excessive heat occurred across the San Diego County Deserts through this evening. Ocotillo Wells reported the highest temperature of the event at 111 degrees on June 5. The heat peaked in Borrego Springs on June 4, when temperatures reached 108 degrees. The Excessive Heat Warning…

The Southern Fire burned up to 5366 acres and reported at critical rate of spread. Westerly wind gusts of 40 mph prevented aircraft drops and fanned flames. The wildfire in shelter and mason valley caused the evacuation of up to 500 people at Butterfield Ranch Campground. 3 singl…

The region saw high temperatures from 100-110 degrees.

Areas of the SD deserts saw temperatures over 100 degrees, including Ocotillo Wells at 102 degrees.

Gusty winds occurred in the area, especially near Borrego Springs with a gust of 61 MPH.

Temperatures soared near 110 degrees in parts of the San Diego County Deserts, where Anza Borrego State Park tied their record daily high temperature of 110 degrees on the 17th.

Parts of the lower deserts reported highs above 110 degrees during this time period. The peak of the heat was on the 5th and 6th, where some areas hit close to the 120 degree mark. Anza Borrego State Park broke daily record highs on the 5th and 6th, reaching 117 degrees both days…

Portions of the San Diego deserts recorded temperatures of 110 to 120 degrees during this heat wave. Anza Borrego State Park recorded 118 degrees for three consecutive days from the 14th through the 16th.

Areas of the lower deserts of San Diego County reached 110 to 122 degrees during this July 30th through August 3rd heat wave.

Anza Borrego State Park site reports highs 111-121 degrees during the 3 day period. High of 121 degrees occurred July 12th.

High temperatures ranged from 100 to 113 degrees across the lower deserts of San Diego County. Ocotillo Wells reached 113 degrees and Borrego Springs reached 112 degrees both on June 3rd.

Temperatures ranged from 105 to 110 degrees in parts of the San Diego County deserts.

High temperatures across the lower deserts of San Diego County ranged from the low 100s to near 110 degrees May 5th through 10th.

High temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees were recorded in the San Diego County deserts from the 24th through the 30th.