Flood in Modoc County, California

Flood January 8, 2017 – January 9, 2017 · Modoc County, California

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Adin Muni Arpt (41.1895, -120.9275).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 668140. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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