Aug 14, 1998
A thunderstorm unleashed a torrent that caused Long Valley Creek to overflow its banks near the crossing of Forest Road 5N01. A family of four returning from a hiking trip and blinded by the heavy rain, drove their vehicle into the creek. The family was rescued by two passers-by.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5663932). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tuolumne County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.