Stanislaus storm history
Storm events recorded in Stanislaus, California between 1950 and 2025. Search your address to see which storms hit closest to you.
77
Total events
13
Tornadoes
4
Hail
18
Floods
1
Deaths
$2.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported 3 vehicles stuck in water at Montpellier Road and Whitmore Road from heavy rain.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flooded roadways from heavy rain.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down at 2 ENE Salida at 2:13 PM PDT and was on the ground for 0.9 miles until 2:15 PM PDT. The tornado moved through several orchards and 3 properties. Dozens of almond trees were uprooted and large tree branches were broken. Minor structure damage ob…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A public report of a funned cloud in southern Stanislaus County was relayed by NWS Hanford, with the location and time approximated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were around 100 almond trees uprooted during a thunderstorm on March 17. It has been determined from a review of radar and damage photos that the event was due to straight line winds, estimated at 70 mph.
Flood Flood
Stanislaus County OES reported the closure of Montpelier Road from Keyes to Whitmore due to flooding. At least 8 other roads within the county were closed due to flooding. Minor street and residential flooding were also reported.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Terminal Ave and Claribel Road, completely covered with water.
Flood Flood
CHP reported roadway flooding at the intersection of Fulkerth Rd and Faith Home Rd.
Flood Flood
Mudslide on SR 99 North and 6th onramp. Onramp closed.
Flood Flood
The California Highway Patrol reported flooding across SR 108 where the roadway dips down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The California Highway Patrol reported a large tree down blocking both lanes of SR120, with the road closed. A gust of 42 mph was reported at nearby Modesto Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across 26 Mile Road. There was a gust to 42 mph at Modesto Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across SR120. There was a gust to 42 mph measured at Modesto Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across Schell Rd. There was a gust to 42 mph measured at Modesto Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large horse barn was picked up and moved over/across a 5-foot fence from winds from a severe thunderstorm straight line winds. Based on radar and damage photos, winds were around 75 mph.
Flood Flood
The California Highway Patrol reported creek flooding on the roadway at Lambuth Ave. and Valley Home Road.
Flood Flood
CHP reported SR99 N and Kansas Ave onramp in Modesto flooding, with lanes 1 and 3 flooded. SR99 was closed in both directions through around midnight.
Flood Flood
Milton Road was closed for flooding. Vehicles were reported driving around the barricade.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding at Highway 99 and Kansas Avenue off ramp with 6 to 8 inches of water in the slow lane and right hand side of the road.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding reported near State Route 120/108 and Kennedy Road.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding reported at Montpellier Road and Whitmore Road near Foster Farms.
Flood Flood
Second and third lanes completely flooded with 2 feet of water on Highway 99 and Tuolumne Boulevard off ramp.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A brief funnel cloud was reported over Newman, CA by the Modesto Bee on December 27th at 13:40.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain was reported in Stanislaus County. Reported storm totals reached 5.17.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The media reported that street flooding and rockslides occurred due to heavy rain. They also noted that Stanislaus Sheriff Department said a few vehicles were damaged as well. Damage costs are estimated. Location is not approximate as it was provided as a general statement.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Photos and reports on social media indicated a funnel cloud in the Patterson - Crows Landing area in Stanislaus County around 9 am PDT.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud in Oakdale in Stanislaus County around 3:30 pm. No damage or touchdown was observed.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike in Oakdale ignited a fire in several Italian cypress trees. The flames spread to nearby vegetation and then to a mobile home, which sustained moderate damage. A second mobile home sustained minor heat damage.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud reported briefly visible from West Linwood Ave., Turlock, CA.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Trained spotter reported 2 brief funnel clouds north of Turlock. No touchdown reported.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning hit a tree in Oakdale, CA, causing a fire in nearby electrical transformer and resulting in a power outage. Three homes and a few vehicles were reported damaged.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was sighted and photographed over Ceres, around Central Ave. and Bradbury Rd. There were no reports of touchdown or damage.
Hail Hail
Half inch hail, 1 to 2 inches deep, covered area roads. This resulted in slick road conditions and did some minor damage to a mobile home carport, from the weight of the accumulated hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado with swirling debris was observed near Hickman elementary school by a Sheriff's deputy and several members of the public. A large eucalyptus tree was uprooted, a shed was moved off its foundation and pushed into a fence, and a green house was damaged.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
EFO tornado damage was confirmed in Ceres from Davis Rd. to Vinewood Dr. by a NWS damage survey team. A carport collapsed causing damage to a house. Several houses, trees and fences were damaged. The tornado was only on the ground for a brief time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line winds brought down trees at Coffee Rd. and Athens Rd. A large tree with shallow roots fell on power lines and brought down 12 power poles.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A severe thunderstorm produced a tornado with multiple touch downs that moved through the north section of Denair, CA touching down around 1:54 pm PST and ending around 2:15 pm PST on Sunday, November 15, 2015. There were no injuries. About 21 homes were impacted, 2 of them with …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Modesto Airport recorded 1.57 inches of rainfall on the 13th, which was a record for the date. This broke the old record of 0.76 inches set in 1962. The heavy rain caused minor street flooding, primarily as a result of clogged storm drains. Strong, gusty winds peaking at 47 mph a…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A new daily rainfall record of 0.46 inches was set at Modesto Airport. This broke the old record of 0.41 inches set in 1994.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A strong Pacific storm resulted in a new daily rainfall record of 1.21 inches at Modesto on January 5th. This broke the old record of 0.79 inches set in 1995.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A new daily rainfall record of 0.55 inches was set at Modesto Airport, breaking the previous record of 0.22 set in 1968.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A new daily rainfall record of 0.01 inches was set at Modesto Airport. No rain had previously been measured on this date since record-keeping began at Modesto Airport in 1931.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A daily maximum rainfall record of 0.33 inches was tied at Modesto. The record was initially set in 1961.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A daily rainfall record of 0.7 inches was set in Modesto on December 12th. This broke the old record of 0.62 inches set in 1995.
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Flood Flood
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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