W Central S.j. Valley storm history
Storm events recorded in W Central S.j. Valley, California between 1950 and 2025.
434
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
1
Floods
5
Deaths
$717K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Two fatalities occurred due to approximately 50 foot visibility near intersection of Rahilly Road/Hwy 59 in Merced County.
Areas visibility 500-700 feet. A multi-vehicle accident involving 2 big rigs, an empty fuel truck and a pickup truck occurred along Highway 41 around 3 AM. There were 2 injuries and 1 fatality.
High Wind High Wind
The Alcalde RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The Alcalde RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
The Alcalde RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The Panoche Road RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
The Alcalde RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts opened late or delayed or cancelled morning bus service due to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
California Highway Patrol reported visibility around 500 feet in dense fog on State Route 41 between Manning Ave. and Elkhorn Ave. Several school districts opened late or delayed or cancelled morning bus service due to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts opened late or delayed or cancelled morning bus service due to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
California Highway Patrol reported a 2 vehicle collision due to fog on the northbound side of State Route 41 north of Nebraska Ave near Caruthers at 720 PST.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts opened late or delayed buses due to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts opened late or delayed bus service.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
California Highway Patrol reported a large tree down blocking the road and power lines downed 5 miles NE of Riverdale.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree blocking the road on S. West Ave. between South Ave. and Parlier Ave.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts either had delayed openings or delayed morning bus service.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
California Highway Patrol reported power lines downed on State Route 152 2WSW Los Banos.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
California Highway Patrol reported a tree blocking the southbound lane near the intersection of Los Banos Highway and East Washington Road 12NE Dos Palos.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures below 28 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees on December 29 and December 30.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts opened late or delayed bus service.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts either delayed bus service or opened late due to dense fog.
High Wind High Wind
The Alcade RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several school districts in western Fresno County had delayed bus service due to fog.
Heat Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 102 and 108 degrees at most locations between July 24 and July 26.
Heat Heat
Daytime highs ranged between 100 and 105 degrees at most locations between June 22 and June 24.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
California Highway Patrol reported a power pole fell onto the roadway and blocked the eastbound lane on west Harlan Ave. near south Marks Ave.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility of 500 and 600 feet was reported at the intersection of State Route 41 and Adams Ave. California Highway Patrol was pacing traffic on State Route 41 between Adams Ave and Cairo Ave. Several school districts opened late and delayed or cancelled bus service due to dense …
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility of 100 feet or less was reported by California Highway Patrol along State Highway 41 near the Nebraska Ave intersection. Several school districts had delayed openings due to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several School districts had delayed openings or bus service due to dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
California Highway Patrol reported dense fog on State Route 152 between State Route 59 and Los Banos.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
California Highway Patrol reported dense fog on Interstate 5 from State Highway 198 to Panoche Rd. and in and around Coalinga.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
California Highway Patrol reported dense fog on State Route 152 from Los Banos to Turner Island and on State Route 41 near the Manning Ave. intersection.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported temperatures below 28 degrees. Frost protection measures were used at many orchards overnight.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures below 28 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
The APRS station 2ENE Gustine reported a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Several locations reported minimum temperatures below 28 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 49 | 0 |
| 2015 | 32 | 0 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |