Flood — Shasta, California

2023-03-19 to 2023-03-20 · near Silver Thorn, Shasta, California

Event narrative

California Highway Patrol reported 3 feet of water along the Interstate 5 southbound onramp at Highway 299.

Wider weather episode

Warm and wet system brought periods of heavy rain with flooding. Snow levels were high, with 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulating above 6,500 feet, locally more on higher peaks. Heavy rain on already saturated areas fell bringing additional roadway flooding, as well as local mudslides. Evacuations were ordered in San Joaquin County due to flooding. Thunderstorms with large hail, strong damaging winds and funnel clouds were reported. Strong winds gusting to 40 to 58 mph brought down trees and powerlines across the area, causing power outages.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1088478. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.