Funnel Cloud — San Joaquin, California

2023-03-13 · near Banta, San Joaquin, California

Event narrative

A National Weather Service employee as well as multiple reports on social media confirmed a funnel cloud east of Tracy at 1321 PDT. The time and location was estimated from radar.

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 1090234. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.