Jan 14, 2023
A major winter storm in mid-January brought widespread rain, heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, flooding and significant mountain travel impacts. Thunderstorms developed on January 14, producing funnel clouds and a tornado in Sacramento County. Downed trees and roadway flooding were also reported.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1078441). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Amador County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.