Flash Flood — Modoc, California

2015-05-19 · near White Horse, Modoc, California

Event narrative

A spotter in Day California reported a mudslide up against her house. This slide was associated with a burn scarred area and affected two houses. A sheriff deputy reported that clogged culverts caused mud and water to overflow the road.

Wider weather episode

Heavy precipitation from a thunderstorm fell on recently burned areas in southwest Modoc County, leading to localized flash flooding and a mudslide near Day California.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 570722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.