May 8, 2005
A flood warning was issued for the Pit River at Canby at 09/1100 PDT based on an unofficial but locally recognized flood stage of 8.5 feet. The river exceeded this stage at 09/2345 PDT and crested at 8.55 feet at 10/0445 PDT and again at 10/0700, 10/0800, and 10/0815. The river dropped below 8.50 feet at 09/2315. No structural damage was reported, but extensive road damage occurred and agricultural fields were flooded. Damage was reported to alfalfa crops and sand hill crane nests. In parti
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5446645). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Modoc County County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.