Flood — Tehama, California

2023-12-19 · near Mill Creek, Tehama, California

Event narrative

CHP/Cal Trans reported a rock slide on the road near Potato Patch Campground. Rocks were in both lanes and are being cleared by Cal Trans.

Wider weather episode

A wet system brought periods of moderate to heavy rain with scattered thunderstorms. Lines of stronger thunderstorms brought local road flooding to portions of interior Northern California. There was also a confirmed EF-1 tornado touchdown in the Oroville area, with minor damage. Snow levels were high, with impacts limited to minor travel delays for Sierra pass levels.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.