Sep 2, 1997
Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest United States supported thunderstorm development over the desert and mountains of Kern County. Numerous instances of inclement weather were reported with this activity ... and in some cases the severity was estimated. No injuries were reported in these events.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5617525). 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.