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Strong Wind in Santa Clarita Valley, California

Strong Wind February 20, 2024 · Santa Clarita Valley, California

49 mph
Estimated gust (43 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The combination of strong winds and wet soil knocked down a large tree across Interstate 5 near Valencia Boulevard. The tree struck a semi-truck, resulting in moderate damage.

The wider storm

A third, powerful, winter storm brought significant impacts to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged between 2 and 12 inches with the highest totals across southern Santa Barbara county and western Ventura county. With the heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flooding and mud/debris flows were reported. Also, some gusty winds were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1187889. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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