Cold/Wind Chill — Northern San Joaquin Valley, California

2024-05-25 · Northern San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

A swimmer was swimming in the Woodward Reservoir across the channel near Mountain View Point on May 25th, 2024 and was found dead after he went under the water and never came back up. Authorities found his body around 8pm. Water Temperature at Stanislaus River at Oakdale CA, approximately 5 miles from the Woodward Reservoir, was 53-57 degrees between the hours of 6 AM and 9 PM. Water Temperature at Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge, approximately 6 miles from the Woodward Reservoir, was 52-57 degrees between the hours of 6 AM and 9 PM. Max temperature for Modesto Airport, approximately 15 miles away, was 76 degrees on May 25th, 2024.

Wider weather episode

A swimmer was swimming in the Woodward Reservoir across the channel near Mountain View Point on May 25th, 2024 and was found dead after he went under the water and never came back up. Nearby water temperatures were in the 50s.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1170325. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.