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San Mateo storm history

Storm events recorded in San Mateo, California between 1950 and 2025.

176
Total events
4
Tornadoes
9
Hail
95
Floods
9
Deaths
$16.3M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

October 13, 2009 · San Mateo, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain1 death, 3 injuries
At 7:47 a.m. PDT the California Highway Patrol responded to a three car collision on Highway 1 at Devil's Slide. Heavy rain and strong winds were a contributing factor of the crash. A 74-year-old woman lost her life in the accident.
December 27, 2004 · San Mateo, California
High Surf High Surf1 death
Swimmer was overcome by heavy surf and drowned.
June 14, 2000 · San Mateo, California
Heat Heat6 deaths, 10 injuries
January 11, 1998 · San Mateo, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain1 death
heavy rain contributed to auto accident
January 2, 1998 · San Mateo, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain12 injuries
rain slick roads caused several auto accidents
January 1, 2006 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood$5.0M damage
December 31, 2005 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood$5.0M damage
February 13, 2000 · San Mateo, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain$2.0M damage
The roof of a Home Depot collapsed due to the accumulation of heavy rain flooding the interior of the stor with 6 inches of rain and exposing the interior to continuing rain.
December 25, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An Ambient Weather station reported a gust of 60.6 mph.
December 25, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
San Francisco International Airport reported a peak wind gust of 73 mph at 2:56 AM. Wind gusts above 58 mph were noted between 2:40 and 2:59 AM.
December 25, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported that a tree fell in the El Granada area, which led to additional power lines and trees coming down. 4 vehicles were damaged. Additionally, a tree fell on an apartment complex causing exterior damage. Location estimated. Time estimated based on radar and s…
December 25, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Vehicles were stuck in floodwaters on the onramp from Hickey Boulevard to southbound Interstate 280.
December 25, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported in the slow lane of northbound Interstate 280 south of Hayne Road.
December 24, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The PG&E station on North Peak Access Road reported a gust of 67 mph.
December 24, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Half Moon Bay Airport reported a gust of 62 mph before the station lost power and stopped reporting.
December 24, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Several inches of water were reported on southbound Interstate 280 at Woodside Road.
December 24, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The gauge along Belmont Creek at the Harbor Boulevard and Old County Road intersection reported major flooding, up to a stage of 5.64 feet.
December 22, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported on northbound Interstate 280 at John Daly Boulevard.
December 22, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported on the offramp from northbound US Highway 101 to the Candlestick Point area.
November 17, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported in the number 1, 2, and 3 lanes of southbound US Highway 101 at Holly Street, and in the number 1 and 2 lanes of northbound US Highway 101 between California Highway 92 and Ralston Street.
November 17, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported on southbound US Highway 101 north of Millbrae.
November 17, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding was reported at the offramp from southbound Interstate 280 at Eastmoore Boulevard. The offramp was completely flooded with 12 inches of water on the road.
November 13, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
The northbound and southbound lanes of California Highway 1 at Ponitas Bridge were flooded.
November 13, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Three to six inches of water covered Interstate 280 near Sneath Lane.
October 13, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A strong thunderstorm cell touched down just south of Ano Nuevo State Park at 4:23 PM. Video from a farm near the location showed damage to structures, sparking speculation of a possible tornado. Subsequently, an NWS team conducted a storm survey at the site. The team identified …
February 13, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Four feet of standing water was reported on the offramp from southbound Interstate 280 to Westborough Boulevard.
February 4, 2025 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
All lanes of northbound Interstate 280 right before the San Bruno Avenue offramp were flooded.
December 14, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 83 mph gust was recorded at the San Francisco International Airport at 6:02 AM Saturday.
December 14, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A CWOP site in Pacifica (AE6DC-5) reported a 97 mph gust at 6:20 AM Saturday.
December 14, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Northbound US Highway 101 was flooded at the Willow Road offramp.
December 14, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
All three lanes of northbound State Highway 35 flooded south of the connector to State Highway 1.
November 22, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
San Francisco International Airport recorded a new daily record rainfall of 2.55 inches for November 22.
March 30, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Hail Hail
Approximate location. Pea-sized hail was reported on by various parties on social media.
March 6, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Flooding on the offramp from northbound Interstate 280 to Bunker Hill Road.
March 1, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
A van went off the roadway near a large amount of flooding in lanes 3 and 4 of Interstate 280 at the Bunker Hill onramp.
February 4, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported near the southbound Interstate 280/Westborough Boulevard offramp.
February 4, 2024 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three inch tree limbs were broken, and power lines were downed.
March 28, 2023 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Street flooding was reported on California Highway 92 in Spanishtown near Half Moon Bay. One way traffic controls were in effect as firefighters dealt with the flooding.
January 10, 2023 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS weather station at the San Francisco International Airport reported a gust of 60 mph.
January 10, 2023 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off an apartment building in South San Francisco.
January 5, 2023 · San Mateo, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A mud slide blocked the entire westbound lane of California Highway 92 west of Pilarcitos Creek Road near Half Moon Bay.
December 31, 2022 · San Mateo, California
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Redwood City with 4.47. 12/31/2022 was the 3rd wettest in a record that goes back to 1906. The daily rainfall made up 42.8% of December 2022's rainfall. The wettest day on record at Redwood City was back on 10/13/1962 with 4.88 inches.
December 31, 2022 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
CHP reported flash flooding of US Highway 101 at Oyster Point Road in South San Francisco at 5:58 AM. By 10:58 AM, the entire roadway had flooded and the highway was closed. The flooding caused traffic backups and diversions with Interstate 280 as the alternate. The northbound la…
December 13, 2021 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding on US101 at S Airport Blvd.
December 13, 2021 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding caused hard closure of SR 92 between SR 35 AND SR1.
January 26, 2021 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding near I-280 N and Serramonte Blvd.
August 17, 2020 · San Mateo, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station on Lake Drive reported.
August 16, 2020 · San Mateo, California
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a redwood tree in Redwood City https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/08/16/lightning-from-rare-bay-area-thunderstorm-leaves-damage-in-its-wake/.
January 16, 2020 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding on I-280 N and SR-92 connector. Water caused 1 vehicle to slide but were able to correct and continue.
January 16, 2020 · San Mateo, California
Flood Flood
Foot and a half of water on off ramp of I-280 S and Eastmoor Ave, vehicle stuck in water.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025190
2024100
202340
202220
202130
202090
2019140
2018120
2017270
201610
201530
201460
201270
201060
200930
200810
200610
200531
200460
200230
200130
200040
199910
1998101
1997120
199620
198611
198210
198010
195811