Flood — Marin, California

2024-01-31 · near Terra Linda, Marin, California

Event narrative

Several vehicles hydroplaned in 8-10 inches of water on Northbound US Highway 101 at the Terra Linda Truck Scales.

Wider weather episode

A quick-moving cold front came through California on January 31, bringing widespread rain and high winds. A narrow cold frontal rainband (NCFR) developed during the afternoon and evening commute, with moderate to heavy rain across the region as a result. Impacts and post-frontal showers continued through February 1.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154886. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.