Flash Flood — San Benito, California

2017-01-22 · near Dunneville Corners, San Benito, California

Event narrative

Heavy rain on January 24 caused the Pacheco Creek in San Benito County to flood. The Pacheco Creek stream gauge near Dunneville rose above flood stage at 11:45 am PST on January 22 and remained above flood stage until 4 pm PST on January 22.

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 682551. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.