Flood — Calaveras, California

2025-02-13 · near Sandy Gulch, Calaveras, California

Event narrative

CHP reporting giant rock in Eastbound lane of Highway 26 just west of Woodhouse Mine Road from heavy rain.

Wider weather episode

A strong winter storm from late February 12th into Friday, February 14th brought heavy snow, rain, and gusty winds. This brought from 1 to 6 inches of rain, with totals of 2 to nearly 4 feet of heavy snow above 4500 feet. Gusty southerly wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph in the Valley, 40 to 60 mph in the mountains and foothills were recorded. Roads were reported to be flooded, as well as covered with mud and rocks in some mountain and foothill areas. Numerous downed trees were reported during this time, along with mountain highway closures and chain restrictions, with roadway flooding in the Central Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238694. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.