Feb 9, 2017
Two significant waves of precipitation associated with an atmospheric river brought heavy rain and higher elevation (mainly above 6500 feet) snowfall to northeast California. Widespread rainfall totals between 5 and 8 inches were reported between the 6th and 10th, with rainfall and/or liquid equivalent amounts up to between 10 and 16 inches near the northern Sierra crest. The rainfall brought widespread flooding to the region with several northeast California rivers coming out of their banks.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 706013). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sierra County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.