Thunderstorm Wind in Mendocino County, California

Thunderstorm Wind January 3, 2026 · Mendocino County, California

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Oak tree down across the road at the intersection of Branscomb Road and Highway 1.

The wider storm

Storm systems continued to bring rain to Northwest California in early January. Persistent south winds resulted in over 1.5 feet of storm surge along the coast resulting in inundation of many homes in the King Salmon area. The south winds also caused isolated power outages and a few downed trees. Flooding was generally restricted to the typical flooding locations around Humboldt Bay.

Began near Westport (39.6576, -123.7843).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316594. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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