Flood in Kern County, California

Flood May 1, 2025 · Kern County, California

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Minor flooding on Mil Potrero Highway in Pine Mountain Club.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Frazier Park (34.8528, -119.1632).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1256322. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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