Flash Flood — El Dorado, California

1997-01-01 · near American River, El Dorado, California

Wider weather episode

Heavy rains and melting snow caused flooding and a massive mudslide near the town of Kyburz. US route 50, the main route from California to the south Lake Tahoe area, was closed for 17 days due to the mudslide and additional washouts. Numerous homes, cabins, resorts, and bridges sustained heavy damage or were destroyed completely. Small communities were isolated and without power for several days afterward.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5590353. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.