Flood — Alpine, California

2021-07-01 · near Markleeville, Alpine, California

Event narrative

Caltrans reported several rock slides on Highway 4 between Highway 89 and Ebbetts Pass due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall. Roadway was closed for a couple hours for cleanup.

Wider weather episode

High pressure nearby with enhanced moisture aloft brought scattered slow moving and outflow dominated thunderstorms to the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 958200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.