Heavy Rain — Nevada, California

2021-10-25 · near Grass Vly, Nevada, California

Event narrative

Heavy rain and flooding was reported in Nevada County. Reported storm totals reached 12.19 south of HWY 50 near White Cloud camp ground to 12.81 inches in Grass Valley.

Wider weather episode

A strong early season storm brought record setting rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and mountain snow to interior Northern California from October 23rd through 26th. Widespread impacts were reported including: downed trees and powerlines, flooding, power outages, and closed roadways. All time record high calendar day rainfall amounts were recorded at Sacramento City of 5.44 inches, 5.41 inches at Sacramento Executive Airport, 10.40 inches at Blue Canyon. Daily rainfall records were also set at Redding Airport at 2.99 inches, 4.57 inches at Oroville Airport, and 4.13 inches at Sacramento international Airport.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990775. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.