Flash Flood — Yuba, California

1997-01-02 to 1997-01-03 · near Arboga, Yuba, California

Wider weather episode

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_id 5590337. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.