Astronomical Low Tide in California

Events

17

Deaths

1

Injuries

0

Damage

None recorded

• Excessive Heat and Wildfire in California, April 1 to 4, 20211 death · 1 injured · $3.0 million · 11 eventsAn area of upper-level high pressure centered over the southwestern U.S. led to well-above average temperatures across Southern California, as well as elevated thunderstorm convection. Fog along the coast caused travel disruptions.
• Wildfire and Astronomical Low Tide in California, August 1 to 31, 20211 death · 2 eventsThe Dixie Fire started under drought conditions with hot weather, strong winds, and exceptionally dry vegetation in the area.
• Flash Flood and Heavy Snow in California, January 22 to 26, 2021$3.0 million · 61 kt wind · 12 eventsVery gusty winds came with a series of Pacific troughs that impacted the region on January 22nd-25th, with gusts near 60 MPH from the coast to the mountains. Small debris flows were also reported near burn areas along with heavy mountain snow.
• Debris Flows and Flood in California, August 29 to 31, 2021$111,000 · 18 eventsAn influx of monsoonal moisture impacted portions of the southwestern U.S. from August 29th through 31st. This brought multiple thunderstorms from the deserts of Southern California all the way to the coast, where areas saw gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
• Winter Storm and Flooding in California, February 12 to 17, 2019$3,000 · 0.25 in hail · 40 eventsA series of upper troughs moved across northern California during mid February, which aided in maintaining a cold deep-layer airmass supportive of heavy mountain snow and coastal small hail.
• Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in California, January 15 to 17, 202039 eventsAn upper trough amplified as it moved across the west coast. Widespread precipitation occurred with the trough including heavy mountain snow.
• Debris Flows and Flooding in California, February 3 to 6, 201923 eventsA mid/upper low with a very cold airmass moved through in early February bringing snow to lower elevation peaks across the region prompting a rare Winter Weather Advisory. Junipero Serra Peak received around a foot of snow.
• Flash Flood and Flood in California, December 27 to 31, 202165 kt wind · 16 eventsHeavy precipitation occurred across northern portions of the SGX CWA from December 28-30. Widespread precipitation amounts greater than 1 inch occurred across Orange and San Bernardino Counties, with 2 to 3 feet of snow reported in the San Bernardino County Mountains.
• Winter Weather and Astronomical Low Tide in California, February 20 to 22, 201815 eventsAn upper disturbance yielded mountain snow as it moved south across northern California during February 21st and 22nd.
• Excessive Heat and Astronomical Low Tide in California, April 28 to 30, 20219 eventsAn area of upper-level high pressure centered over Southern California brought record-breaking heat across the region April 29th and 30th.
• Drought and Astronomical Low Tide in California, April 1 to 30, 20166 eventsLong term drought impacts continued through the month of April, but near seasonal values for Northern and Central Sierra mountain snow pack and the Big 3 northern reservoir levels meant some good news.
• Heat and Astronomical Low Tide in California, August 7, 20255 eventsA strong upper level high pressure over the southwest US produced well above average temperatures for several days during the first half of August. Most inland areas saw dangerous heat levels with the low elevations of the deserts being particularly affected.
• Astronomical Low Tide in California, February 20, 20213 eventsA shortwave trough brought a quick round of rain and mountain snow to interior California. Snow levels for this event were generally above 4500 feet with storm total snow reports ranging between 2 and 9 inches of new accumulation.
• Astronomical Low Tide in California, March 30 to 31, 20211 eventAnother inside slider occurred at the end of the month, which produced more cool and windy weather across the mountains and deserts.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.