Jan 3, 2025
A storm system in early January brought along widespread rain, heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a tornado to interior Northern California on January 3rd. Chain restrictions and periods of road closures were observed by Sierra mountain passes including US Highway 50 and Interstate 80. The tornado touched down briefly in a rural, unpopulated area of Tehama County and no damage or injuries occurred, and was rated an EF-U.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1226544). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tehama County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.