Debris Flow — Alpine, California

2023-05-03 · near Sorensens, Alpine, California

Event narrative

CHP reported a few inches of mud and gravel on CA-88 near mile marker 15 west of Woodfords.

Wider weather episode

Incoming trough off the Pacific Northwest coast flattened high pressure across the west allowing for increased potential for more widespread showers and thunderstorms through May 21 that continued into the early part of the following week.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1102015. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.