Flood — Contra Costa, California

2024-03-06 · near Tassajara, Contra Costa, California

Event narrative

Two to three feet of water flowing across the road at Camino Tassajara and Sherman Ranch Road.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155805. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.