Strong Wind — North Bay Interior Valleys, California

2024-02-04 · North Bay Interior Valleys, California

Event narrative

A tree fell on a car on northbound US Highway 101 near Todd Road in Santa Rosa, injuring a man inside and closing the highway.

Wider weather episode

A rapidly intensifying cyclone and atmospheric river combined from February 3rd to the 5th, creating a period of strong winds, heavy rain, and high surf. The entire region saw numerous impacts including roadway flooding, fallen trees, and power outages. Flood prone areas near rivers and along the coast were evacuated. Notable impacts also included pre-emptive closing of state parks, the cancelation of the San Francisco Half-Marathon, and the PGA canceling the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament. On Monday February 5, several schools were closed due to damage from the storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154793. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.