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Flood — Modoc County, CA

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.

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