Flood in Mendocino County, California

Flood December 15, 2016 · Mendocino County, California

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Pudding Creek Dam overtopped resulting in damage to the dam and a primary water main for the city of Fort Bragg. Damage estimates for replacement of the water main have been received but there are currently no estimates for the damage to the dam.

The wider storm

A strong atmospheric river brought widespread rainfall to Northwest California in mid December. Flooding and landslides resulted in significant damage along the coast. Three counties declared a local state of emergency with several million dollars in damage reported.

Began near Ft Bragg Aaf (39.4545, -123.8055).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 664098. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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