San Luis Obispo County Central Coast storm history
Storm events recorded in San Luis Obispo County Central Coast, California between 1950 and 2025.
17
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
1
Deaths
$4.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High surf swept a man off the rocks near Morro Rock. The individual was pronounced dead.
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.
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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).
Wildfire Wildfire
The Avila Fire scorched 445 acres near the community of Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo county.
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The Alamo Fire burned 28,687 acres in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. One home was destroyed by the fire.
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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.
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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.
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A weather spotter in Morro Bay reported a southeasterly wind gust of 75 mph.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Widespread freezing conditions were reported across agricultural areas. Total crop damages in San Luis Obispo county were estimated to be around $25 million.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |