Santa Barbara County Central Coast storm history
Storm events recorded in Santa Barbara County Central Coast, California between 1950 and 2025.
26
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
1
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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The RAWS sensor at Lompoc Hills reported southerly wind gusts to 59 MPH.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Canyon Fire ignited on Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara county. The fire burned 12,518 acres.
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Strong southerly winds developed across the Central Coast of Santa Barbara county. The ASOS at Vandenberg Air Force Base reported wind gusts up to 61 MPH.
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Strong southerly winds developed across the west coast of Santa Barbara county. A wind tower at Vandenberg Air Force Base reported a southerly wind gusts of 60 MPH at 385 feet elevation.
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Strong and gusty south winds associated with an approaching winter storm affected the central coast of Santa Barbara county. The RAWS sensor at Vandenberg Hills reported south winds gusting to 59 MPH.
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Strong and gusty south winds associated with an approaching winter storm affected the central coast of Santa Barbara county. The Vandenberg ASOS reported south winds gusting to 59 MPH.
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An automated sensor at Vandenberg Air Force Base reported a southerly wind gust of 58 mph.
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An automated sensor at Vandenberg Hills reported southeast winds gusting to 61 mph.
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Observers at Vandenberg Air Force Base reported southeasterly winds gusting to 60 mph.
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A weather spotter in Santa Maria reported three power lines were knocked down by strong winds near the intersection of Black Road and Stowell Road.
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Winter Weather Winter Weather
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |