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Flood in Kern County, California
Flood January 3, 2026 · Kern County, California
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
CHP reported flooding at Birch St and Harrison St in Taft.
The wider storm
On the 3rd-5th, rain and mountain snow fell due to atmospheric rivers passing over the region. On the 3rd, precipitation reached near one inch in the San Joaquin Valley, mainly southern portions. Other valley locations received around 0.25 inch to just over 0.50 inch. Lesser amounts occurred in the Central Valley during the 4th-5th. Several inches up to around one foot of snow fell to around 6,000 feet during this period, with heavier mounts above 8,000 feet, or around 1-2 feet. Mainly clear skies and cool temperatures prevailed afterward, including on the 6th.
Began near Ford City (35.1532, -119.4561).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1310208. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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