Thunderstorm Wind — Tuolumne, California

2016-01-19 · near Stanislaus, Tuolumne, California

Event narrative

The main Lake Don Pedro Marina (LDPM) sustained damage to its structure that led to the evacuation of its employees until the weather system died down. The facility was closed for repairs.

Wider weather episode

A wet storm brought thunderstorms with heavy rain creating large puddles on roads and minor urban flooding, especially over portions of the northern Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills. Wind 40-50 mph brought down trees causing some power outages. There was 4-8 of snow above 6000 feet, up to 10 inches of snow over the highest peaks. Snow brought a period of chain controls to I80 and Highway 5.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 617416. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.