Heavy Rain — Mendocino, California

2017-01-17 to 2017-01-18 · near Cummings, Mendocino, California

Event narrative

Large landslide and drainage issues near mile post 87 on Highway 101. Slide reported on January 25th and was caused by the heavy rain earlier in the month.

Wider weather episode

Another series of strong storms brought more flooding rains and strong coastal and ridge tops winds to the region. More rock and land slides occurred on primary and secondary highways and trees once again fell during periods of strong winds closing roads and causing power outages.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682307. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.