Flood — Butte, California

2023-01-15 to 2023-01-17 · near Dayton, Butte, California

Event narrative

Glenn County OES and broadcast media reported flooding on Ord Ferry Road due to flooding of the Sacramento River. Glenn County preemptively closed the road January 13 due to Sacramento River at Ord Ferry forecast point forecast to rise above flood stage. Flood stage was exceeded at 0600 this morning.

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm in mid-January brought widespread rain, heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, flooding and significant mountain travel impacts. Thunderstorms developed on January 14, producing funnel clouds and a tornado in Sacramento County. Downed trees and roadway flooding were also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1078467. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.