Flash Flood — Siskiyou, California

2006-08-07 · near Somes Bar, Siskiyou, California

Event narrative

An incident meteorologist working in the Uncles Fire Camp reported that two feet of water flowed through a nearby wash, damaging the camp laundry facilities. This occurred 35 miles southeast of Somes Bar. This water came from a thunderstorm occurring nearby.

Wider weather episode

No warnings were issued for this incident, it was likely that this event was isolated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5525125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.