Nov 30, 2019
A low pressure system moving in from the Gulf of Alaska and drawing in moisture from the tropics combined to bring the first atmospheric river event of the winter season to the Greater Bay Area. This system brought widespread heavy rainfall, roadway flooding, and strong winds to the region. Rare Storm Warnings were issued over the coastal waters where buoys reported wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Bay Area peaks recorded wind gusts between 60 to 70 mph with gusts along the Monterey Peninsula and
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 860338). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Marin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.