Flash Flood — San Benito, California

2017-01-20 · near San Felipe, San Benito, California

Event narrative

The Pacheco Creek near Dunneville flooded. A stream gauge on the Pacheco Creek near Dunneville rose above flood stage at 10:30 AM PST and remained above flood stage until 4:15 PM PST.

Wider weather episode

Three storm systems swept through the region between January 18-23. The first occurred on January 18 as a cold front moved through. Heavy rain, widespread flooding, and debris flows were observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682547. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.