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Flood in San Joaquin County, California
Flood March 19, 2023 – March 31, 2023 · San Joaquin County, California
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
San Joaquin County Sheriff issued evacuation orders for 2 locations along the San Joaquin River starting on March 19, 2023. Those two locations include Airport Court, Manteca and Haven Acres Marina in Lathrop due to heavy rain and snowmelt. Evacuation orders were lifted on April 11, 2023.
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 Lathrop (37.8474, -121.3294).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1088835. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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