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Flood in Modoc County Except Surprise Valley, California

Flood January 1, 1997 – January 3, 1997 · Modoc County Except Surprise Valley, California

The wider storm

A warm southwest flow pushed temperatures into the mid 50s to lower 60s New Years Eve Day with the freezing level rising to above 10,000 ft. Melting snow and moderate rain drove streams and rivers to flood stage. Strong winds spread across northern California...spotters in Siskiyou County reported winds of 35-55 mph with gusts to 70 mph New Years Day..

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5603542. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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