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Heavy Rain in Sonoma County, California
Heavy Rain January 16, 2019 · Sonoma County, California
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A fatal car crash occurred during heavy rain on Highway 121 near Napa Road https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/9179304-181/fatal-sonoma-crash-in-heavy.
The wider storm
A moderate to strong atmospheric river impacted much of California in the middle of the month. A weak surface low developed off the coast on January 15th bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to portions of the region. Over the next 24 to 36 hours a second strong low pressure system moved to the north and east bringing heavy rain, destructive winds, high surf, flooding, and thunderstorms to the Bay Area. Numerous reports were received of downed trees and power lines. Winds were recorded between 60 and 100 mph. Downed trees resulted in two fatalities.
Began near Schellville (38.2532, -122.3948).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 797452. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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