3,441 first-hand accounts of flood events in California, ranked by impact. Each is a NOAA-written narrative of the moment.
The Merced River at Pohono Bridge peaked above it's flood stage of 10 feet each day between June 1 through June 7, June 10 through June 12 and June 14 through June 18.
Read the full account →A thunderstorm dropped over an inch of rain on Sugar Loaf at the 7000 foot elevation and then moved down the north slope. The ground was already saturated from earlier rains during the day.
Read the full account →Moisture which streamed into central California from the remains of Hurricane Elida and instability provided by a hot airmass over the area resulted in the development of afternoon thunderstorms on August 15.
Read the full account →Persistant and heavy rain produced runoff which exceeded the capacity of a Salida neighborhood storm drain pond. The result flooded Doreen Court and a number of residences on the street.
Read the full account →A rather vigorous frontal passage through the Central San Joaquin developed some minor wind and flood damage problems for Fresno...Kings...and Tulare Counties.
Read the full account →A rather vigorous frontal passage through the Central San Joaquin developed some minor wind and flood damage problems for Fresno...Kings...and Tulare Counties.
Read the full account →A rather vigorous frontal passage through the Central San Joaquin developed some minor wind and flood damage problems for Fresno...Kings...and Tulare Counties.
Read the full account →A thunderstorm unleashed a torrent that caused Long Valley Creek to overflow its banks near the crossing of Forest Road 5N01. A family of four returning from a hiking trip and blinded by the heavy rain, drove their vehicle into the creek.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →A series of Pacific storms moved across California and brought periods of rain, scattered thunderstorms, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds to northern California. Several feet of snow was reported across the Sierra which lead to significant travel impacts.
Read the full account →Heavy rain fell yet again on August 16th, causing flooding and debris flows on Highway 38 in San Bernardino County. This particular highway was already susceptible to flooding and debris flows due to its proximity to the El Dorado burn scar, and had already experienced several…
Read the full account →Upper-level low pressure parked off the coast caused several periods of heavy rain and snow across the area. Very heavy snow fell in the mountains near Wrightwood during the first few days of the storm.
Read the full account →A strong atmospheric river event produced a major heavy rain, high wind, and high elevation snow event for much of the region. Record-setting rainfall amounts for many areas of the Sierra into western Nevada.
Read the full account →A strong atmospheric river event produced a major heavy rain, high wind, and high elevation snow event for much of the region. Record-setting rainfall amounts for many areas of the Sierra into western Nevada.
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