Thunderstorm Wind — Riverside, California

2012-08-16 · near Sage, Riverside, California

$2.0M

Property damage

52 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Rob Balfour reported strong winds at the Buck Fire base camp at Diamond Lake, with estimated max gusts of 60 mph. The winds destroyed two large tents, several camping tents and some awnings. A few port-a-potties overturned as well.

Wider weather episode

Deep, monsoonal flow continued from earlier in the month. Some minor flooding occurred near Dulzura in San Diego County. Flash flooding occurred in Apple Valley and Victorville (one high water rescue, damage to property and school and multiple road closures), mud and debris on roadways in Alpine, and more flash flooding in Mill Creek at Forest Falls. The Victorville area was hardest hit during these two days.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 407753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.