Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1998 and 2021, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
January 21, 2017 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
High surf swept a man off the rocks near Morro Rock. The individual was pronounced dead.
January 2, 2006 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
Strong west to northwest winds, gusting to 65 MPH, affected the community of Cambria in San Luis Obispo county. In total, 84 homes sustained damage with 31 homes sustaining major damage. Estimates of property damage were around $4 million.
January 27, 2021 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
Strong and gusty southerly winds impacted the coastal areas of San Luis Obispo county. Some peak wind reports from the local Mesonet include: TV Towers (gust 73 MPH) and High School Hill (gust 62 MPH).
June 15, 2020 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
The Avila Fire scorched 445 acres near the community of Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo county.
July 6, 2017 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
The Alamo Fire burned 28,687 acres in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. One home was destroyed by the fire.
January 18, 2010 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
Strong and gusty south winds associated with an approaching winter storm affected the coast of San Luis Obispo county. A weather spotter in Grover Beach reported south winds gusting to 60 MPH.
February 23, 2008 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
An automated sensor at Point Arguello reported southeast winds gusting to 63 mph. In the nearby community of Cambria, numerous trees and power lines were knocked down by the winds.
January 4, 2008 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
A weather spotter in Morro Bay reported a southeasterly wind gust of 75 mph.
January 13, 2007 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
Widespread freezing conditions were reported across agricultural areas. Total crop damages in San Luis Obispo county were estimated to be around $25 million.
January 7, 2005 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
March 4, 2001 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
February 7, 1998 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
February 5, 1998 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
February 2, 1998 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
February 1, 1998 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
January 17, 1998 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California
January 9, 1998 · San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California