Debris Flow — Alpine, California

2015-07-01 · near Markleeville, Alpine, California

Event narrative

A mudslide over highway 89 just east of Markleeville caused the road to become impassable.

Wider weather episode

Persistent moderate to high atmospheric moisture combined with daytime heating to produce thunderstorms (many with heavy rainfall) early in the month.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 591411. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.