Debris Flow — Amador, California

2015-10-17 to 2015-10-18 · near Electra, Amador, California

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused a mudslide over the Butte Fire burn area, closing Electra Rd.

Wider weather episode

Locally heavy rain from thunderstorms brought low debris and local mudslides to the Butte Fire burn area. Ponding of water on roadways and reduced visibility from heavy rain caused travel difficulties on mountain and foothill roads such as Highways 4, 88 and 50.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 605648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.