Flash Flood in Yuba County, California

Flash Flood January 2, 1997 – January 3, 1997 · Yuba County, California

Deaths

The wider storm

A large levee break on the Feather River occurred as river flows equaled or exceeded the design parameters for the levee system. The results were 900 flooded homes and many people stranded on the roofs of homes and other high areas. Emergency crews made numerous boat and helicopter rescues during the morning of the 3rd.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5590337. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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