Flood — Modoc, California

2017-01-08 to 2017-01-09 · near Adin Muni Arpt, Modoc, California

Event narrative

At 08/2102 PST, law enforcement and spotters reported flooding near Adin California. Water was flowing across streets and into some homes. Flooding was also reported on the highway between Alturas and Canby and on highway 395 1SSW of Davis Creek. One to two inches of rain fell over the area this day onto heavy snow already on the ground. The snow clogged drains and other outlets, leading to flooding on Ash Creek and Dry Creek. A mudslide on highway 299 at Adin Pass reduced the road to one lane.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain and snow fell on areas where heavy snow was already on the ground, and drainage issues led to flooding on creeks in the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 668140. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.