Flood — Napa, California

1996-02-04 · near Calistoga, Napa, California

Wider weather episode

After two days of periods of heavy rain, the Napa River began to rise quickly cresting above flood stage near the town of St. Helena at 1200 PST. A 42 year old man drwoned when he slipped into the river in the city of Napa.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5537538. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.