Jan 23, 2016
Strong thunderstorms developed over the northern Sacramento Valley, dropping large hail, up to 3 inches in diameter. There was also large amounts of small hail, up to 5 inches deep, bringing slippery road conditions, clogging storm drains and causing vehicle accidents. Multiple funnel clouds were reported, but no tornado touchdowns were observed. Heavy showers and thunderstorms also brought locally heavy rains into the Valley and foothills.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 617292). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tehama County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.