Flash Flood in San Bernardino County, California

Flash Flood February 17, 2017 · San Bernardino County, California

Death

Injuries

$30K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Victorville (34.5122, -117.3044).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 681029. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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