Flash Flood in Monterey County, California

Flash Flood March 6, 2024 · Monterey County, California

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What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding reported around 2:40 pm at Ralph Lane in Northern Monterey County. Water is reported to be up to the window sills of homes along Ralph Lane. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at the Prunedale Library and half a dozen rescues and submerged cars have been reported.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed on March 6 and caused flooding in several areas. The most intense flooding occurred near Salinas and Prunedale, where a stationary thunderstorm developed around 12 Noon. This storm produced torrential rainfall with one observer in North Salinas reporting 1 of rain in 25 minutes.

Began near Prunedale (36.7562, -121.6651).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1155781. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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