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Flood — San Joaquin, CA

Mar 19, 2023

Warm and wet system brought periods of heavy rain with flooding. Snow levels were high, with 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulating above 6,500 feet, locally more on higher peaks. Heavy rain on already saturated areas fell bringing additional roadway flooding, as well as local mudslides. Evacuations were ordered in San Joaquin County due to flooding. Thunderstorms with large hail, strong damaging winds and funnel clouds were reported. Strong winds gusting to 40 to 58 mph brought down trees and powerli

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1088835). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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