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Flood — Marin, CA

Feb 18, 2024

Two storm systems impacted central California From February 17 to 20. A quickly-moving cold front came through the region on the 17th, causing minor nuisance flooding and gusty winds. A second, deeper but slower moving, system followed the next day with widespread rain and gusty winds. A warm front associated with this low came through the region late on Sunday the 18th, followed by the associated cold front and associated thunderstorms on Monday the 19th. With the longer period of rainfall and

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1154999). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Marin, CA

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