Kern storm history

Autospy confirmed Bakersfield man was struck and killed by lightning. The individual was found unresponsive just before 7 PM PDT by a family member.

Kern County estimated damage from the storms of December 17th to January 2nd at 12.7 million dollars.

At 1235 PST on the 19th local officials reported widespread flooding on many city streets in Bakersfield and around Kern County. At 1205 PST on the 20th the CHP reported large rock slides on CA Highway 178 have closed the Kern Canyon Road that connects Bakersfield and Lake Isabel…

NWS Incident Meteorologists reported heavy rain that hit the Piute wildfire area caused flash flooding into the Lake Isabella area. Mud and debris flow swept into the town of Lake Isabella causing evacuations and helicopter rescues in and around the town.

The Basin Fire was fought by Sequoia National Forest and burned 1002 acres. Its cause was unknown but there were no fatalities. One primary structure was lost in the fire.

The Tejon Fire burned 1155 acres in the Tehachapi Mountains of Kern County at a cost of $1.59M. One travel trailer was destroyed but no fatalities occurred.

The Deer Fire was man-caused, was pushed by the typically strong up-valley southwest wind through the Kern River Canyon, and burned 1800 acres. The cost to contain the fire was $1.3M. However there were 47 primary residences, 1 commercial building, and 46 out-buildings lost due t…

The Borel Fire originated from unknown causes and burned 3430 acres. There were 7 primary residences and 12 out-buildings lost in this fire. There were no reported fatalities or injuries.

Named the "Jacks Fire"; Southwest of Walker Pass in the Southern Sierra Nevada in Sequoia National Forest. It was a lightning caused fire from thunderstorms developing from monsoonal moisture. It burned a total of 5693 acres. No injuries or structures were reported lost.

CHP reports Jawbone Canyon Rd closed due to flooding.

CHP reports flooding up to 5 inches at Birch St and Harrison St.

CHP reports SR 166 closed between Maricopa and Old River Rd due to flooding.

Social Media post shared of flooding at the Wasco Walmart.

California Highway Patrol reports mud on roadway with vehicles getting stuck at the intersection of Adalante Ct and Highline Rd.

California Highway Patrol reports severe flooding on State Route 166.

California Highway Patrol reports roadway flooding at intersection of Oswell St and College Ave.

California Highway Patrol reports flooding under bridge of Mount Vernon Overpass at Mount Vernon Ave and Kentucky St.

California Highway Patrol reports roadway flooding along Copus Rd.

California Highway Patrol reports roadway flooding at intersection of Fairhaven Dr and Rosedale Hwy.

CHP reporting Woodford Tehachapi Rd / Woodford Ofr to be closed due to flooding.

CHP reports Redrock-Randsburg Road closed between US 395 and SR 14.

CHP reports closure on Oak Creek Rd from Tehachapi Willow Spring to Cement plant.

CHP reports large rocks affecting both lanes of State Route 178 at Upper Richbar Campground.

CHP reports two lanes flooded on Northbound State Route 99 at California Ave.

CHP reports rocks in roadway on Southbound Interstate 5 at Fort Tejon Road.

CHP reports roadway flooding at Teakwood Drive and Roberts Lane.

Redrock Randsburg Road Highway 14 to Highway 395 impassable and closed.

Whistler Road driver rd to Famoso Potterville Hwy impassable and closed due to flooding.

Tehachapi Willow Spring Road with Backus Road closed due to flooding.

Minor flooding on Mil Potrero Highway in Pine Mountain Club.

Broadcast media report of a funnel cloud in southwest Bakersfield.

California Highway Patrol reported flooding at the intersection of SR 99 and SR 119 with several vehicles hydroplaning.

California Highway Patrol reported 10 large rocks washed onto the roadway at the intersection of Oak Creek Rd. and Tehachapi Willow Springs Rd.

California Highway Patrol reported flooding over the intersection of S. Edison Rd. and Di Giorgio Rd.

Kern County Emergency Manager reported Reed Rd. was closed between Cecil Ave. and County Line Rd. due to flooding.

California Highway Patrol reported several rocks fallen on portions of SR 178 in Kern River Canyon.

California Highway Patrol reported approximately 10 boulders on both lanes of SR 178 4SW Lake Isabella.

California Highway Patrol reported several rocks on SR 178 11SW Lake Isabella.

The Walker Pass RAWS measured 0.52 inches of rainfall between 1900 and 2000 PDT.

California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree at the junction of SR 99 and SR 166.

California Highway Patrol reported mud from a mud slide covering two westbound lanes of SR 58 at Comanche Dr.

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on both lanes of Copus Rd. near Interstate 5.

California Highway Patrol reported the offramp flooded on SR 99 at the Copus Rd. exchange.

California Highway Patrol reported the offramp flooded on SR 99 at the SR 166 exchange.

California Highway Patrol reported SR 166 was closed at the intersection of Old River Rd. due to flooding.

California Highway Patrol reported the Rodrock-Randsburg Road was closed between SR 14 and US 395 because the road had separated due to a washout.

Broadcast media report of a funnel cloud over Allen Rd. between Hageman Rd. and Rosedale Hwy. in Bakersfield.

California Highway Patrol reported that SR 58 was flooded east of Edison Rd.