Apr 5, 2020
A low pressure system off the coast of northern California brought a cold front through the Bay Area in early April. This system produced heavy rainfall creating minor roadway flooding as well as gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms with small hail. Wind gusts across the higher elevations were observed between 35 and 65 mph. Breezy surface winds also downed several trees and limbs across the area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 879744). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alameda County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.