Flood in Tehama County, California

Flood January 3, 2025 · Tehama County, California

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

California Highway Patrol reported impassable conditions due to flooding and rocks in the roadway on Inskip Road and Lanes Valley Road.

The wider storm

A storm system in early January brought along widespread rain, heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a tornado to interior Northern California on January 3rd. Chain restrictions and periods of road closures were observed by Sierra mountain passes including US Highway 50 and Interstate 80. The tornado touched down briefly in a rural, unpopulated area of Tehama County and no damage or injuries occurred, and was rated an EF-U.

Began near Paynes Creek (40.3411, -121.9088).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EFU Tehama County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1226544. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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