Thunderstorm Wind — Yolo, California

2023-03-21 · near Woodland, Yolo, California

$10K

Property damage

40 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

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 1088487. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.