Dec 23, 2012
A series of storm systems, part of a large Atmospheric River type of pattern, impacted the area during late December 2012. From the 21st through 26th of December, heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, and mudslides occurred across the Bay Area in these consecutive events. Downed trees, powerlines, and flooded roadways impacted residents over the Christmas holiday season. The event included a tornado touchdown on the coast of Santa Cruz County which brought extensive damage to portions of a greenhou
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 426213). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Santa Clara County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.