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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.

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Monterey, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A rapidly intensifying cyclone and atmospheric river combined from February 3rd to the 5th, creating a period of strong winds, heavy rain, and high surf. The entire region saw numerous impacts including roadway flooding, fallen trees, and power outages.

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San Benito, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A rapidly intensifying cyclone and atmospheric river combined from February 3rd to the 5th, creating a period of strong winds, heavy rain, and high surf. The entire region saw numerous impacts including roadway flooding, fallen trees, and power outages.

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Placer, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Nevada, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Nevada, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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San Mateo, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A rapidly intensifying cyclone and atmospheric river combined from February 3rd to the 5th, creating a period of strong winds, heavy rain, and high surf. The entire region saw numerous impacts including roadway flooding, fallen trees, and power outages.

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Sonoma, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Nevada, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Yolo, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Butte, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Sacramento, CA · Feb 5, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Marin, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Sonoma, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Sonoma, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Marin, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Tehama, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Yuba, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Yolo, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Yolo, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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Marin, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Sonoma, CA · Feb 17, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Sonoma, CA · Feb 18, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Sonoma, CA · Feb 18, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds.

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Yolo, CA · Feb 4, 2024

A major winter storm moved in from the south on February 4th, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow through February 7th. Damaging winds brought down trees and caused widespread power outages.

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