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California Flood Stories

3,441 first-hand accounts of flood events in California, ranked by impact. Each is a NOAA-written narrative of the moment.

Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

San Mateo, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Contra Costa, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Santa Clara, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Santa Clara, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Contra Costa, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Contra Costa, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 6, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon.

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Flood

San Bernardino, CA · Mar 2, 2024

Strong Winds and Widespread Precipitation Impact Southern California on March 2. The strongest winds were reported in the mountains and along the desert slopes, where gusts over 70 mph occurred.

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Flash Flood

Mariposa, CA · Jul 14, 2008

The upper-level high pressure ridge moved inland on July 11th, with a low pressure area moving to along the coast. This pattern set up a southerly wind pattern over California, drawing up monsoonal moisture from the southeast on the 12th.

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Storm Surge/Tide

San Diego, CA · Dec 1, 1998

The combination of spring high tides and heavy surf caused minor beach erosion , damage , and flooding of low lying coastal roads. Rocks and other debris were deposited each morning onto Highway 101 and in parking lots of restaurants located on the coastal strip between Cardiff…

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Storm Surge/Tide

Orange, CA · Dec 1, 1998

The combination of spring high tides and heavy surf caused minor beach erosion , damage , and flooding of low lying coastal roads. Rocks and other debris were deposited each morning onto Highway 101 and in parking lots of restaurants located on the coastal strip between Cardiff…

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Flood

San Mateo, CA · Mar 1, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

San Francisco, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

Alameda, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

Santa Clara, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

Santa Clara, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

Monterey, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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Flood

Contra Costa, CA · Mar 2, 2024

A cold front moved through central California on March 1 and 2, with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms. Radar indicated rotation in Monterey Bay would result in the first Tornado Warnings issued by the Monterey/San Francisco Bay Area office since March 2011.

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