May 1, 2025
Thunderstorms developed across Sierra Nevada producing brief periods of heavy rainfall, strong gusty winds and minor flooding. The storms produced about 120-140 CG lightning strikes in Kern County alone per one hour plots. Also, minor flooding was reported at Mil Potrero Highway in Pine Mountain Club.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1256322). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kern County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.