Flash Flood in San Luis Obispo County, California

Flash Flood January 9, 2023 · San Luis Obispo County, California

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Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A woman and her 5 year old child were swept down a flooded roadway near San Marcos Creek. The woman survived, but her 5 year old child died.

The wider storm

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and gusty winds to the area. Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2-6 inches across the coastal and valley areas with 6-16 inches across the mountains and foothills. With the heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, especially across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Strong southerly winds, gusting up to 94 MPH, were reported across the area.

Began near Wellsona (35.7000, -120.7300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1078958. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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