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Coastal Flood — Monterey Bay/n Salinas Valley/hollister Valley/carmel Valley, CA

Jan 5, 2008

A very strong cyclone slammed into the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas bringing flooding rains, high winds, record high surf and coastal flooding. Hundreds of thousands of residences and businesses were without power, some for several days due to high winds toppling power lines. Property damage in the millions was reported due to falling trees hitting cars and structures as well as damage to roads due to heavy rain. Preliminary totals indicate over $1.5 million in damage in the City of Oakl

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 67873). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Monterey Bay/n Salinas Valley/hollister Valley/carmel Valley, CA

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