Mar 27, 2019
A low pressure system moved into Northern California during the morning of March 27 then dropped southeast during the afternoon resulting in increasing precipitation coverage across the area. The precipitation was most significant in Merced and Mariposa Counties which were impacted by the deeper moisture associated with this system as well as the unstable airmass behind the cold front which moved over central California during the day. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms increased in coverage du
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 805349). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Merced County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.