Flood — Upper Trinity River, California

1996-12-30 to 1996-12-31 · Upper Trinity River, California

Wider weather episode

Flooding reported along Canyon Creek and the Trinity River near Junction City. Flooded also near Carrville and Weaverville. The driver of a car swept into Swift Creek at Trinity Center was washed away and drowned when he tried to exit the vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5582733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.