San Bernardino County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
San Bernardino County, California has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 14 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 89 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in San Bernardino County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Semi-truck blown over due to thunderstorm winds. (VEF)”
- Wind Unknown 12 WNW Ludlow SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 89 mph
“KDAG gusted to 59 mph at 1540 PM... peak gust of 89 MPH at 1542 PM. (VEF)”
“Semi-truck blown off I-40 near MM 40 due to high winds. (VEF)”
- Wind 89 mph 4 SSE Yermo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 WNW Needles SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Powerlines down over Amboy Road due to thunderstorm winds. Reported via social media. Time estimated by radar. (VEF)”
- Wind Unknown 6 S Amboy SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Barstow Daggett Airport gusted to 64 mph from a nearby thunderstorm. (VEF)”
- Wind 64 mph 4 SSE Yermo SPC verified report
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“County Fire reports a tree went through a roof on Dawn Drive. Estimated wind gusts in the area near 50-55 MPH. (SGX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Big Bear City SPC verified report
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“County Fire reports a tree went through a roof into a bedroom near the intersection of Grass Valley Rd and Club House Dr. Wind gusts estimated to be 40-50 MPH. (SGX)”
“County Fire reports tree fell and collapsed a roof in the Woodlands neighborhood in Big Bear City. Wind estimates in the area near 50-55 MPH. (SGX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Lake Arrowhead SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Big Bear City SPC verified report
Friday, September 26, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph, 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Landspout reported west of Highway 95 westsouthwest of CalNevAri. (VEF)”
“Gust of 59 mph measured at Mesonet site UP165. (VEF)”
- Tornado Tornado 22 ESE Ivanpah SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 4 S Nipton SPC verified report
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in San Bernardino County, CA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in San Bernardino County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in San Bernardino County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in San Bernardino County.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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