Flash Flood in Del Norte County, California

Flash Flood October 16, 2016 · Del Norte County, California

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A public report including photos through social media indicated flooding was occurring on Fred Haight Drive in Smith River after 10-12 inches of rain fell across the county over the previous three days.

The wider storm

A second cold front brought even stronger winds to Northwest California only a couple days after the first strong storm system of the season. Winds exceeded 60 mph in Crescent City with several reports of damage. Additional strong wind gusts were recorded in the mountains. Nearly a foot of rain fell over the 72 hour period from the two storms with minor flooding reported in Del Norte County.

Began near Smith River (41.9015, -124.1465).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 663981. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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