Flood in Santa Clara County, California

Flood January 9, 2023 · Santa Clara County, California

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Major flooding closed US Highway 101 in both directions in the city of Gilroy, with the closure from Mesa Road to California State Route 25. The closure lasted for around 6 hours before traffic could be reopened.

The wider storm

From January 8th to January 9th, a strong atmospheric river led to widespread flooding across the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast. This was followed by convection on the 10th that resulted in flash flooding.

Began near Carnadero (36.9761, -121.5550).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1079023. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.