Flood — Kern, California

2025-05-01 · near Frazier Park, Kern, California

Event narrative

Minor flooding on Mil Potrero Highway in Pine Mountain Club.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed across Sierra Nevada producing brief periods of heavy rainfall, strong gusty winds and minor flooding. The storms produced about 120-140 CG lightning strikes in Kern County alone per one hour plots. Also, minor flooding was reported at Mil Potrero Highway in Pine Mountain Club.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1256322. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.