Thunderstorm Wind in Yolo County, California

Thunderstorm Wind March 21, 2023 · Yolo County, California

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong straight-line winds downed multiple trees and utility poles near downtown Woodland. Sacramento International Airport reported a max gust of 46 mph. Time was estimated by radar.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Woodland (38.6800, -121.7700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1088487. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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