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Flood — Tehama, CA

Nov 21, 2024

A strong storm system brought heavy mountain snow with mountain travel delays and chain restrictions, widespread rain with flooding impacts, and gusty winds from November 18th through November 21st. There were multiple reports of downed trees and power lines with power outages and flooding. Mountain snow resulted in chain restrictions, travel delays, and closures of major interstates.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1219094). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Tehama, CA

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