Mar 14, 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 1090544). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in El Dorado County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.