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Ventura storm history

Storm events recorded in Ventura, California between 1950 and 2025.

163
Total events
8
Tornadoes
5
Hail
96
Floods
3
Deaths
$5.4M
Property damage

Most significant events

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

January 20, 2010 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
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.
January 3, 1999 · Ventura, California
Rip Current Rip Current2 deaths, 4 injuries
October 18, 1998 · Ventura, California
Wildfire Wildfire7 injuries
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…
August 5, 1997 · Ventura, California
Wildfire Wildfire$5.0M damage
October 14, 2025 · Ventura, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
California reported numerous rocks across the roadway near the intersection of Yerba Buena Road and Cotharin Road.
October 14, 2025 · Ventura, California
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported significant roadway flooding at the intersection of Highway 101 and Seaward Avenue.
October 14, 2025 · Ventura, California
Flood Flood
California Highway Patrol reported significant roadway flooding at the intersection of Hueneme Road and Olds Road.
October 14, 2025 · Ventura, California
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.
October 14, 2025 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 66 MPH was reported by the La Granada Mountain sensor.
October 14, 2025 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wiley Ridge RAWS reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH.
September 24, 2025 · Ventura, California
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.
September 2, 2025 · Ventura, California
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.
September 2, 2025 · Ventura, California
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.
September 2, 2025 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding across Corral Canyon Road near Highway 33.
February 13, 2025 · Ventura, California
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…
February 13, 2025 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 74 MPH was reported at Lockwood Valley.
February 13, 2025 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH was reported at Las Posas Hills 2 sensor.
February 13, 2025 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH was reported at Oat Mountain.
February 20, 2024 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Guiberson Road between Highway 23 and Torrey Road.
February 20, 2024 · Ventura, California
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed in the community of Santa Paula.
February 19, 2024 · Ventura, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall resulted in a large boulder blocking Highway 33 near Old Creek Road.
February 19, 2024 · Ventura, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall generate a mudslide across Highway 33 near Casitas Vista Road.
February 19, 2024 · Ventura, California
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall generated a mudslide across Highway 1 near Yerba Buena Road.
February 19, 2024 · Ventura, California
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.
February 19, 2024 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Highway 150 from Stonegate Road to Topa Vista Road.
February 7, 2024 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees on the 100 block of Arnaz street in Ojai.
February 7, 2024 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds, gusting up to 60 MPH, knocked down several trees on Stockton Road near Balcom Road.
February 7, 2024 · Ventura, California
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An automated sensor at Sandstone Peak reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 82 MPH.
February 5, 2024 · Ventura, California
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.
February 4, 2024 · Ventura, California
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.
February 4, 2024 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported in downtown Ventura in the area of Thompson Boulevard and Main Street.
February 4, 2024 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding closed Vineyard Avenue between Montgomery Avenue and Central Avenue.
December 21, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding along Highway 126 around the Kimball Road on and off ramps.
December 21, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported around the intersection of Saviers Road and Elm Street in Port Hueneme.
December 21, 2023 · Ventura, California
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.
December 21, 2023 · Ventura, California
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.
December 21, 2023 · Ventura, California
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.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding in the community of Moorpark. On Moorpark Road, significant mud and debris flows were reported.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Fillmore. Significant flooding was reported on Highway 126.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
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.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Somis. Significant flooding was reported on Highway 118, near Aggen Road.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
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.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Ojai. Numerous rocks were reported across Highway 33.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near Point Mugu Naval Base. On Highway 1, several rocks fell on a vehicle.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Westlake Village. Significant flooding was reported on the Westlake Boulevard onramp on Highway 101.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Near the community of Fillmore, the swift water rescue team initiated several rescues from the Santa Clara River.
August 20, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Near the community of Saticoy, the swift water rescue team initiated several rescues from the Santa Clara River.
February 24, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding on Highway 150 at the intersection of Santa Ana Road near Lake Casitas. A couple of vehicles were stuck in the flood waters.
February 24, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding on Ladera Canyon Road near the community of Ojai. Swift water rescue team had to rescue a couple people trapped in a vehicle, due to the flood waters.
January 9, 2023 · Ventura, California
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Santa Clara River breached the bridge, flooding both directions and broke the center divide.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025141
2024140
2023230
202210
202120
201931
201820
201730
201660
201530
201430
201310
201210
201140
201051
200861
200620
200571
200470
200330
200230
2001140
200080
1999100
1998111
199710
199620
199211
199110
198710
198211