Cold/Wind Chill — West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, California
2021-05-14 · West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Tuolumne County Sheriff has confirmed two deaths at Gods Bath Swimming Hole along the Clavey River in Stanislaus National Forest. Originally reported as 3 victims in the search and rescue, 2 were then confirmed deceased and one is recovering. Appears to be cold-water / swift-water related, as water temperatures are in the 50s/60s, according to near-by gages on the California-Nevada River Forecast Center water temp map.
Wider weather episode
Warm weather combined with cold and fast moving area waterways lead to 5 deaths across the region in the month of May.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 962404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.