Flood — Plumas, California

2023-03-13 to 2023-03-15 · near Indian Falls, Plumas, California

Event narrative

Caltrans District 2 initiated 24-hour traffic control on State Route 89 between Moccasin and Indian Falls due to heavy rain leading to a slide.

Wider weather episode

A wet system brought periods of heavy rain with flooding. There was 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulated above 6,500 feet, locally higher on some peaks. Heavy rain fell bringing widespread roadway flooding, as well as local mudslides, flash flooding, with evacuations ordered in some areas. Thunderstorms with large hail, strong damaging winds and tornadoes were reported. Strong winds gusting to 55 to 75 mph brought down numerous trees and powerlines across the area, causing widespread and extended power outages.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.