Flood — Siskiyou, California

2017-01-08 · near Hotlum, Siskiyou, California

Event narrative

Caltrans reported water blocking portions of Highway 97. A rock slide was also blocking most of Highway 96 two miles upriver from Beaver Creek.

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 668141. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.