Mar 22, 2023
A strong upper trough moved across the region on March 21 and 22. This system produced strong winds across the West Side Hills, the Sierra Nevada and across the Kern County Mountains and Deserts where several stations measured gusts exceeding 60 mph. In addition, heavy snow fell in the Sierra Nevada where several high elevation SNOTEL stations picked up between 18 and 30 inches of new snow while liquid precipitation totals were generally between 1 and 2 inches. Much of the San Joaquin Valley pic
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1077676). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Fresno County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.