Heavy Rain in San Mateo County, California

Heavy Rain October 13, 2009 · San Mateo County, California

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

At 7:47 a.m. PDT the California Highway Patrol responded to a three car collision on Highway 1 at Devil's Slide. Heavy rain and strong winds were a contributing factor of the crash. A 74-year-old woman lost her life in the accident.

The wider storm

A strong low pressure system made its way through Northern and Central California accompanied by deep tropical moisture and very strong winds. Heavy rain combined with the wind to cause numerous trees, tree limbs and pole/telephone powers to fall. Pacific Gas and Electric reported over 277,000 customers had lost power in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas with a cost of over thirteen million dollars in damages. The record breaking heavy rain also led to flooding and debris flows.

Began near Montara (37.5596, -122.5136).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 200442. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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