Cold/Wind Chill — Southern Sacramento Valley, California
2021-05-15 · Southern Sacramento Valley, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 17 year old was swimming in the American River in Rancho Cordova, at the Elmanto river access point. He went under the water and never surfaced; however, the body was recovered. CNRFC gauges near Rancho Cordova had water temperatures in the low to mid 60s.
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 963156. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.