Flood — Glenn, California

2023-03-14 to 2023-03-15 · near Artois, Glenn, California

Event narrative

Glenn County OES reported numerous road closures across the county due to flooding, including County Road FF from CR 9 to CR 200, County Road G from CR 9 to CR 200, County Road 25 from CR F to CR H, County Road 67 from CR Z to Butte County.

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 1090215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.