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Flash Flood — Calaveras, CA

Mar 11, 2023

A wet system brought periods of heavy rain with flooding. There was 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulated above 6,500 feet, locally higher on some peaks. Heavy rain fell bringing widespread roadway flooding, as well as local mudslides, flash flooding, with evacuations ordered in some areas. Thunderstorms with large hail, strong damaging winds and tornadoes were reported. Strong winds gusting to 55 to 75 mph brought down numerous trees and powerlines across the area, causing widespread and extended pow

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1090189). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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