Flash Flood — San Bernardino, California

2017-02-17 · near Victorville, San Bernardino, California

Direct deaths

Injuries

$30K

Property damage

Event narrative

Three vehicles swept from Rodeo Dr. near Pebble Beach Park. Swift water rescues were conducted to rescue 3 people. One fatality was reported.

Wider weather episode

A strong trough and associated Pacific cold front swept into Southern California from the west, bringing strong winds, heavy snow and rain. The storm was noteworthy for the strong prefrontal southerly winds that produced significant tree damage over the coast and valleys. In the mountains the ski resorts received 1-2 ft of snow, while elevations as low as 5,000 ft saw a few inches of accumulation. Rainfall ranged from 2-6 inches along the coastal slopes to 1-2 inches at the coast. At the beaches surf heights reached 8 to 12 ft. Damages, primarily from wind, reached into the millions of dollars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 681029. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.