Dec 10, 2016
A relatively warm storm with a concentrated moisture plume brought heavy rain, especially in the mountains and foothills. Rain amounts from 5 to 8 inches were reported in the Sierra, and runoff caused minor flooding. Snow levels were high, with only the highest peaks seeing some wet snow.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 671407). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Nevada County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.