Flood in Kern County, California

Flood October 14, 2025 · Kern County, California

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

CHP reports two lanes flooded on Northbound State Route 99 at California Ave.

The wider storm

A deep trough of low pressure area slide in from the Pacific Northwest into Central California. The system brought periods of heavy rainfall across the foothills and heavy snow at higher elevations. Rainfall amounts ranged from half to two inches in 24 hours in some areas. Up to one foot of snow was observed in some locations in Sierra Nevada.

Began near Prospero (35.4598, -119.1195).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1293579. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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