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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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Riverside, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Riverside, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Riverside, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Bernardino, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Bernardino, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Santa Ana Mountains And Foothills, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Diego County Mountains, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Diego County Valleys, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Diego County Deserts, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Diego County Coastal Areas, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Bernardino And Riverside County Valleys - The Inland Empire, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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San Bernardino County Mountains, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Riverside County Mountains, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Orange County Inland, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Orange County Coastal, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Coachella Valley, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Apple And Lucerne Valleys, CA · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall across northern Baja California on August 20, and moved through Southern California that afternoon and evening.

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Alameda, CA · Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

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Sonoma, CA · Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

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San Mateo, CA · Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

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Alameda, CA · Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

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Marin, CA · Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

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San Mateo, CA · Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

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