Ventura County Mountains storm history
Storm events recorded in Ventura County Mountains, California between 1950 and 2025.
196
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
2
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Thomas Fire ignited in early December in the coastal valleys of Ventura county, near Thomas Aquinas College. At the time of ignition, fuel conditions were at record dry levels for early December. The combination of gusty Santa Ana winds and the dry fuel conditions allowed the…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall amounts above 5000 foot elevation ranged between 8 and 20 inches. Along with the snowfall, strong winds were observed with gusts around 60 MPH reported.
Blizzard Blizzard
Rare blizzard conditions developed in the mountains of Ventura county. Heavy snowfall was reported with totals between 2 and 4 feet reported above 5000 feet. Along with the heavy snowfall, strong southerly winds produced dangerous winter weather conditions with visibilities of ne…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals of 6-12 inches with southerly wind gusts, up to 55 MPH, were reported above 5000 feet.
High Wind High Wind
Strong southerly winds, gusting in excess of 60 MPH, impacted the mountains of Ventura county. The strongest gust, 67 MPH, was recorded at Ozena.
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Very strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts in excess of 58 MPH were reported in the area with peak gusts of 64 MPH at Anlauf Mountain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Heavy snowfall was reported at and above the 6000 foot level with snowfall totals in the 6-12 inch range. Along with the snow, very strong and gusty southwest winds were reported. Peak gusts between 60 and …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A strong winter storm brought winter storm conditions to the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals range from 6 to 12 inches. Additionally, southerly winds, gusting to around 50 MPH, were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches were reported above 7000 feet with 1 to 3 inches down to 5000 feet. Along with the snow, strong and gusty southerly winds developed with gusts between 60 and 70 MPH reported.
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Very strong and gusty north to northeast winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH were reported with a peak gust of 71 MPH at Alauf Canyon.
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Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Based on local observations, north to northeast wind gusts up to 65 MPH were estimated.
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Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Based on local observations, north to northeast wind gusts up to 75 MPH developed.
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Strong and gusty northwest to north winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts up to 65 mph were estimated in the area, especially near the Interstate 5 Corridor.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals around 12 inches were reported at 5000 feet. The snow combined with southerly winds, gusting to 70 MPH, to generate hazardous winter weather conditions.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals between 3 and 6 inches and southerly wind, gusting up to 65 MPH, combined to produce hazardous winter weather conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Strong and gusty north to northeast winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Some peak wind reports from the local Mesonet include: Alauf Canyon (gust 70 MPH) and Bear Canyon (gust 60 MPH).
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In the mountains of Ventura county, winter storm conditions developed. Above 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snowfall was reported. Additionally, southerly winds, gusting up to 45 MPH, were reported.
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Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Observations from the local mesonet network indicated north to northeast winds, gusting up to 65 MPH.
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Strong and gusty north to northeast winds impacted the Ventura County Mountains. The local mesonet network indicated gusty up to 70 MPH.
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Strong Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Sycamore Canyon reported northeasterly wind gusts between 67 and 86 MPH.
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Strong Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. The local observation network reported northeasterly wind gusts up to 75 MPH.
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Strong and gusty north winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts near 65 MPH were reported (especially near the Interstate 5 Corridor).
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Strong and gusty north to northeast winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts up to around 60 MPH were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall blanketed the mountains of Ventura county. At around 5000 feet, snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were reported with likely heavier amounts above 7000 feet. Additionally, southerly winds, gusting to 50 MPH, were observed.
High Wind High Wind
Strong and gusty northwest to north winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts around 60 MPH were reported.
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Strong and gusty north winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts around 60 MPH were reported.
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Strong and gusty northerly winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts up to 70 MPH were reported.
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Strong and gusty northerly winds developed in the mountains of Ventura county. Peak winds gusts around 60 MPH were reported.
High Wind High Wind
Strong and gusty north to northeast winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Winds gusts around 60 MPH were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A strong winter storm brought winter storm conditions to the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals ranged from 18 to 24 inches above 5000 feet to 6 to 18 inches between 3500 and 5000 feet. Additionally, strong winds with gusts to 55 MPH were reported. The winter storm cond…
High Wind High Wind
Strong and gusty north to northeast winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Winds gusting around 60 MPH were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall and gusty winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Snow levels dropped to between 2000 and 3000 feet. Snowfall totals ranged between 12 and 24 inches above 5000 feet with 6-12 inches down to around 3000 feet. Additionally, gusty winds in excess of 50 MPH wer…
High Wind High Wind
Strong and gusty northerly winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts in excess of 70 MPH were reported in some locations by weather spotters and law enforcement.
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Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Northeast wind gusts up to 60 MPH were reported in the area.
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Strong and gusty northwest to north winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts up to 65 MPH were reported.
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Gusty north winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts around 60 MPH were reported.
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Strong Santa Ana winds were reported across the mountains of Ventura county. The RAWS sensor at Boney Mountain reported north to northeast winds gusting up to 58 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Strong north to northeast winds developed across the Ventura county mountains. Automated sensors in the area reported wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH.
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Strong and gusty northerly winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. The RAWS sensor at La Granada Mountain reported winds gusting to 60 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Strong Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts up to 70 MPH were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A powerful winter storm impacted the mountains of Ventura county. At around 7000 foot elevation, 6 to 8 inches of snowfall was reported along with southerly winds, gusting to 50 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Strong north to northeast winds were reported across the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts up to 70 MPH were reported.
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Strong Santa Ana winds impacted the mountains of Ventura county. North to northeast wind gusts up to 63 MPH were reported.
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Strong northerly winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts exceeded 58 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Strong northerly winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts up to 65 MPH were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Ventura county. At the resort level, 8 to 16 inches of snow accumulated. Additionally, southerly winds gusting to 70 MPH were reported.
High Wind High Wind
Strong north to northeast winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH were reported.
High Wind High Wind
Strong Santa Ana wind developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Northeast wind gusts up to 65 MPH were reported.
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Strong southerly winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Peak wind gusts were between 60 and 65 MPH.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |