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Ventura County, California
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1982 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
5
Hail reports
97
Floods since 1996
169
All events
3
Deaths
$5.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ventura County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A Ventura county man drowned in the Wildwood Park area of Thousand Oaks. The individual was hiking in the park to observe the local creeks that were flooded due to the heavy rainfall. The individual fell into one of the creeks and drowned.
The combination of dry vegetation and offshore winds fueled a wildfire in the Santa Clara Valley. The Piru Fire, started by sparks from a welder's torch, burned over 12,500 acres between the communities of Piru and Fillmore. Sixty power poles and 1700 agricultural trees were eith…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree across Highway 150 near Osborn Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 62 MPH, were reported at the Javon Peak sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 71 MPH, were reported at the Wiley Ridge RAWS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 61 MPH, were reported at the Cheseboro RAWS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds produced significant wind damage in the city of Ventura.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding and debris flows across all lanes of Highway 101, near La Conchita. One vehicle was stuck in the mud and another vehicle rolled over.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
California reported numerous rocks across the roadway near the intersection of Yerba Buena Road and Cotharin Road.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported significant roadway flooding at the intersection of Highway 101 and Seaward Avenue.
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported significant roadway flooding at the intersection of Hueneme Road and Olds Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorms generated gusty winds. A large tree was knocked down on Moorpark Road, between Los Padres Drive and Rolling Oaks Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 66 MPH was reported by the La Granada Mountain sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wiley Ridge RAWS reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorms generated gusty winds in the community of Ojai. Law enforcement reported a couple trees were blown down in the 1000 block of Rancho Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding the Reyes Creek Campground in the Ventura county mountains. One cabin experienced minor flooding with water came through the door.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall produced some minor mud and debris flows from the Apache burn scar. Some mud and debris was reported across Apache Canyon Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding across Corral Canyon Road near Highway 33.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado with gusts up to 85 MPH developed across southeastern section of the city of Oxnard. The tornado damaged 12 mobile homes in two different mobile home parks (Country Club Mobile Estates and Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Estates). There was loss of shingles and roof coverin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 74 MPH was reported at Lockwood Valley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH was reported at Las Posas Hills 2 sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH was reported at Oat Mountain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Guiberson Road between Highway 23 and Torrey Road.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed in the community of Santa Paula.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall resulted in a large boulder blocking Highway 33 near Old Creek Road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall generate a mudslide across Highway 33 near Casitas Vista Road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall generated a mudslide across Highway 1 near Yerba Buena Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in the closure of the #1 and #2 lanes of Highway 101 from Seaward Avenue to California Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Highway 150 from Stonegate Road to Topa Vista Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees on the 100 block of Arnaz street in Ojai.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds, gusting up to 60 MPH, knocked down several trees on Stockton Road near Balcom Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An automated sensor at Sandstone Peak reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 82 MPH.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported near the community of Reseda. Oxnard Street was completely closed between Tampa and Topeka due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding and debris flows were reported on Balcom Canyon Road. One vehicle was stuck in mud that flowed across the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported in downtown Ventura in the area of Thompson Boulevard and Main Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding closed Vineyard Avenue between Montgomery Avenue and Central Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding along Highway 126 around the Kimball Road on and off ramps.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported around the intersection of Saviers Road and Elm Street in Port Hueneme.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of F Street and 2nd Street. Over two feet of water flooded the area.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A rock slide was reported across the east-bound lanes near the intersection of Santa Susana Pass Road and Box Canyon Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
California Highway Patrol reported significant on Highway 118 at the intersection with Grimes Canyon Road. The flood waters eroded part of the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding in the community of Moorpark. On Moorpark Road, significant mud and debris flows were reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Fillmore. Significant flooding was reported on Highway 126.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Newbury Park. Significant flooding was reported on Highway 101 near Ventu Park Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Somis. Significant flooding was reported on Highway 118, near Aggen Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Camarillo. Several vehicles were stuck in mud near the intersection of Trueno Road and Center School Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Ojai. Numerous rocks were reported across Highway 33.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near Point Mugu Naval Base. On Highway 1, several rocks fell on a vehicle.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
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