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Flood — San Mateo, CA

Nov 17, 2025

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds. The main frontal rain band came through in the overnight hours, with isolated to scattered showers and some thunderstorms continuing into the 17th.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1299254). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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