Debris Flow — San Benito, California

2017-02-20 · near River Oaks, San Benito, California

Event narrative

Mud and rocks blocking fast lane of Hwy 101 west connection to Hwy 156.

Wider weather episode

Potent AR brought copious amounts of rain to the region causing widespread flooding, debris flow, accidents, and over topping of reservoir spillways.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.