Debris Flow — Calaveras, California

2016-03-05 to 2016-03-06 · near Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras, California

Event narrative

Caltrans reported flooding and debris on Highway 26 between Mokelumne Hill and Glencoe, within the Butte Fire burn area.

Wider weather episode

A very wet pattern brought moderate precipitation and high snow levels at first, followed by a stronger and colder system with heavy mountain snow, local flooding, and strong and damaging Valley winds. Additional weather systems continued precipitation through Sunday and Monday.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 622321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.