Flash Flooding and Winter Storm in California, January 8 to 11, 2023

Name: Flash Flooding and Winter Storm in California, January 8 to 11, 2023
Start: 2023-01-08T22:00
End: 2023-01-11T16:11
Location: California

January 8 to 11, 2023 · NWS HNX · 232 events in 25 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 38 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 2
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $32 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 232

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS HNX wrote it up.

A strong low pressure system moved through central California on January 9 and 10. This system picked up a deep moisture fetch of tropical origin while tracking rapidly eastward across the Pacific and produced widespread heavy precipitation across the area between the morning of January 9 and the evening of January 10 while the deep surge of moisture moved inland across central California. This storm produced widespread liquid precipitation totals of 3 to 6 inches in the Sierra Nevada. For much of this event, the snow level was around 7500 feet which resulted in heavy runoff of snow accumulations from recent colder storms. This runoff combined with rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in the Sierra foothills and 1 to 2.5 inches in the San Joaquin Valley to produce widespread flooding across the area with at least 150 separate incidents of flooding being reported to the Hanford NWS office. The flooding resulted in numerous roads being closed and several evacuations took place including the entire town of Planada in Merced County which was inundated with flood waters. In addition, Bear Creek overflowed it's banks and reached a new record peak flood of 26.2 feet at McKee Bridge east of Merced on January 10. Above the snow line, there were several reports of 2 to 4 feet of new snowfall above 7500 feet in the Sierra Nevada. This system also produced strong downslope winds on January 9 with several stations in the Tehachapi Mountains, West Side Hills and Sierra foothills measuring gusts exceeding 60 mph and resulting in several power outages across the area as power lines were blown down by the strong winds. Thunderstorms broke out across the much of the area on January 10 as colder air aloft moved over the area resulting in numerous issuances of Significant Weather Advisories along with a few warnings. The storm moved to the east of the area on January 11 with precipitation ending and winds diminishing. However, flooding continued across much of the area due to residual runoff from the heavy precipitation that fell over the previous two days. Several county Emergency Operations Centers were staffed by NWS personnel during this event do to the unusual severity with this storm as numerous warnings were issued for flooding, strong winds and heavy mountain snowfall.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Hanford, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jan 8, 3:55 PM PST, 6 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 3:55 PM PST, 6 hours 5 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hanford CA
355 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

.UPDATE...
Updated AIR QUALITY ISSUES section.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...A strong storm system will begin to move in tonight
and continue through Tuesday, bringing periods of moderate to heavy
rain and high elevation snow along with gusty winds, especially on
Monday. Dry weather is likely on Wednesday and Thursday but dense
fog may return to the San Joaquin Valley. Another storm system is
possible by the end of the week for more wet weather.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Satellite loops show mostly cloudy conditions this afternoon with
radar detecting just a few light showers. The system that moved
in last night through this morning brought some light to moderate
precipitation for much of the district. Rainfall amounts ranged
from only a few hundredths of an inch in Kern County to around
one quarter of an inch in Fresno and to as much as one half of an
inch in Merced County. A few more light showers are possible this
afternoon and evening before a much stronger system moves in late
tonight.

The next Pacific storm will begin spreading precipitation in over
central California late this evening with increasing coverage and
intensity through Monday morning. This system will tap into some
tropical moisture with a plume of precipitable water around 1.4"
aimed at the central California coast. Periods of moderate-heavy
precipitation will occur on Monday as the southwest flow enhances
orographic lift over the Sierra Nevada. It will be a warmer storm
system with snow levels beginning around 6000 feet tonight rising
to around 8000 feet Monday afternoon then lowering to around 5000
feet as things begin to wind down on Tuesday afternoon. The Winter
Storm Warning remains in effect through late Tuesday night with 3
to 6 feet of snow accumulation possible above 8000 feet and up to
18 inches down to 6000 feet. The ground is already saturated from
recent rains and with lots more coming, a Flood Watch is in effect
through late Tuesday night. 3 to 7 inches of rainfall is expected
in the Sierra Foothills and below the snow line, leading to rises
on rivers and streams. Travel is not recommended as rocks, debris
and mud will be likely along mountain roads. Rainfall amounts for
the SJ Valley are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches, generally
higher northward and lower towards the southern end of the valley.
Ponding of water on roadways is likely leading to hazardous travel
conditions, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas.

Model ensembles favor dry conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with
a ridge over the west. But the moist soil conditions may allow for
dense fog development across the SJ Valley again. Yet another storm
system is possible by the end of the week and into next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...In the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills and Sierra
foothills, areas of MVFR and local IFR conditions in low clouds
and rain after 06Z. In the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi Mountains,
areas of mountain obscuring IFR conditions in low clouds and
precipitation after 12Z becoming widespread after 18Z. Otherwise,
VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours.

&&

.AIR QUALITY ISSUES...

On Monday January 9 2023,Fireplace/Wood Stove Burning Status is:
Burning Discouraged in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, and
Tulare Counties, and Kern (Greater Frazier Park Area) and Sequoia
National Park and Forest.

&&

.CERTAINTY...

The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high.
The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium.

Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit
www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information
and/or to provide feedback.

&&

.HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through late Tuesday night for CAZ300>325-327-
329>336-338.

High Wind Warning from midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Monday for
CAZ300.

Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Monday for
CAZ301>307-309>312-314>317-319-321-322-332>334.

High Wind Warning from midnight tonight to 10 PM PST Monday for
CAZ308-313-335-336.

Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Wednesday for CAZ323-326>330.

&&

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The radar

The San Joaquin Valley radar (KHNX), 146 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 08:16 UTC.

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Event by event

187 flood, 18 high wind, 16 heavy snow, 3 debris flow, 2 winter storm, 2 strong wind, 2 flash flood, 2 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.

Heavy Snow, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The White Wolf SNOTEL (7900 feet) picked up an estimated 23 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Tenaya Lake SNOTEL (8150 feet) picked up an estimated 32 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL (8200 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Dana Meadows SNOTEL (9800 feet) picked up an estimated 41 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tuolumne Meadows (8600 feet) measured 45 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Upper San Joaquin River

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Upper San Joaquin River forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.988, -119.706 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Green Mountain SNOTEL (7900 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Upper San Joaquin River

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Upper San Joaquin River forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.988, -119.706 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Devil's Postpile SNOTEL (8004 feet) picked up an estimated 31 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Upper San Joaquin River

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Upper San Joaquin River forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.988, -119.706 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Kaiser Point SNOTEL (9231 feet) picked up an estimated 36 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The West Woodchuck Meadow SNOTEL (9209 feet) picked up an estimated 37 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Upper Burnt Corral SNOTEL (9700 feet) picked up an estimated 37 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Blackcap Basin SNOTEL (10300 feet) picked up an estimated 39 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Kings Canyon Np

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Kings Canyon Np forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Volcanic Knob SNOTEL (10050 feet) picked up an estimated 36 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, Sequoia Np

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: Sequoia Np forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 36.220, -118.800 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Crabtree Meadow SNOTEL (10700 feet) picked up an estimated 43 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, South End of the Upper Sierra

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: South End of the Upper Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Tunnel Guard Station SNOTEL (9000 feet) picked up an estimated 40 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, South End of the Upper Sierra

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: South End of the Upper Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Wet Meadows SNOTEL (9019 feet) picked up an estimated 31 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow, South End of the Upper Sierra

When: January 8, 10:00 PM PST to January 10, 10:00 PM PST
Where: South End of the Upper Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: SNOTEL
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Pascoes SNOTEL (9153 feet) picked up an estimated 32 inches of new snowfall.

Winter Storm, Fresno - Clovis

When: January 9, 12:00 AM PST to January 10, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Fresno - Clovis forecast zone
Property damage: $8.9 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fresno County Emergency Manager reported that the widespread flooding and damaging winds that took place on January 9th and January 10th resulted in $8.9 million in property damage throughout Fresno County. Most of this was for road and bridge repairs as well as for the costs of emergency RMO response to clean rock slides, mud slides and debris flows across roads and to pay for overtime and contractors to complete the necessary repairs and cleaning.

Winter Storm, Mariposa - Madera Foothills

When: January 9, 12:00 AM PST to January 10, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Mariposa - Madera Foothills forecast zone
Property damage: $5.2 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.331, -120.129 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Mariposa County Emergency Manager reported that the widespread flooding and damaging winds that took place on January 9th and January 10th resulted in $5.2 million in property damage throughout Mariposa County. Most of this was for road and bridge repairs as well as for the costs of emergency RMO response to clean rock slides, mud slides and debris flows across roads and to pay for overtime and contractors to complete the necessary repairs and cleaning.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 12:17 AM PST to 2:17 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 16.7 mi W of Coalinga Muni Arpt to 16.47 mi W of Coalinga Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.169, -120.669

The California Department of Transportation reported a rockslide on SR 198 near Boone Ln. in western Fresno County.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 1:32 AM PST to 3:32 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.79 mi ESE of Merced Arpt to 2.09 mi SE of Merced Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.270, -120.490

The California Department of Transportation reported SR 59 was closed from Dickenson Rd. to Sandy Mush Rd. due to flooding.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:46 AM PST to 6:46 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.24 mi N of (Fch) Chandler Af to 1.39 mi N of (Fch) Chandler Af
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.748, -119.823

California Highway Patrol reported flooding along northbound SR 99 near the Belmont Ave. offramp.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:48 AM PST to 6:48 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.25 mi N of (Fch) Chandler Af to 1.39 mi N of (Fch) Chandler Af
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.748, -119.823

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding in the middle and right lanes on northbound SR 99 at the Belmont Ave. offramp.

High Wind, West Side Mountains North of Highway 198

When: January 9, 5:20 AM PST
Where: West Side Mountains North of Highway 198 forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 36.975, -120.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Alcade RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 5:42 AM PST to 7:42 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.66 mi NW of Delhi to 0.45 mi NNW of Delhi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.438, -120.787

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 99 near Shanks Rd. in Delhi.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 6:10 AM PST to 8:10 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.55 mi W of Shaver Lake to 0.69 mi WNW of Shaver Lake
Cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.150, -119.290

California Highway Patrol reported a large rock in the eastbound lane of SR 168 2 miles east of the Huntington Lake Rd. exchange.

High Wind, West Side Mountains South of Highway 198

When: January 9, 6:10 AM PST
Where: West Side Mountains South of Highway 198 forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 36.059, -119.398 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Las Yeguas measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind, Grapevine

When: January 9, 6:13 AM PST
Where: Grapevine forecast zone
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Grapevine Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind, Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra

When: January 9, 6:40 AM PST
Where: Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 37.400, -119.834 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Penon Blanco measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

Strong Wind, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley

When: January 9, 6:52 AM PST
Where: Visalia - Porterville - Reedley forecast zone
Measured: 30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Calfire reported a power line sparking likely due to a combination of rain and gusty winds.

High Wind, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: January 9, 7:00 AM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Crane Flat RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind, Frazier Mountain Communities

When: January 9, 7:00 AM PST
Where: Frazier Mountain Communities forecast zone
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Pelato Peak measured a peak wind gust of 71 mph.

High Wind, Tehachapi

When: January 9, 8:20 AM PST
Where: Tehachapi forecast zone
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Southern California Edison station at Tejon Hills measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind, Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra

When: January 9, 8:40 AM PST
Where: Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra forecast zone
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 37.400, -119.834 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Yosemite Pilot Peak measured a peak wind gust of 74 mph.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 8:51 AM PST to 10:51 AM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 0.28 mi NE of Briceburg to 0.49 mi E of Briceburg
Cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.603, -119.966

California Highway Patrol reported rocks falling onto SR 140 at Ferguson Slide.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 8:57 AM PST to 10:57 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 4.52 mi SSW of Three Forks to 4.7 mi S of Three Forks
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.436, -120.398

California Highway Patrol reported flooding with the right lane closed on southbound I-5 at the Derrick Ave. offramp. Numerous nearby roadways were flooded.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 9:22 AM PST to 11:22 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.5 mi NNE of Pinedale to 1.6 mi NNE of Pinedale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.849, -119.788

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on the left lanes of both sides of SR 41 near Nees Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 10:11 AM PST to 12:11 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 11.9 mi WNW of Coalinga Muni Arpt to 11.88 mi WNW of Coalinga Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.230, -120.570

California Highway Patrol reported large trees and logs in the roadway of Los Gatos Rd. at Los Gatos Creek County Park.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 10:22 AM PST to 12:22 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, Summit Inn to 0.22 mi NW of Acorn Lodge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.520, -119.930

California Highway Patrol reported water has risen over the bridge and is covering the roadway on SR 140 at Yosemite Oaks Dr.

Debris Flow, Fresno

When: January 9, 10:25 AM PST to 12:25 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 6 mi ESE of Auberry to 1.66 mi SSW of Pine Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.047, -119.379

California Highway Patrol reported a rock slide on Tollhouse Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 10:31 AM PST to 12:31 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.69 mi S of Pine Ridge to 0.8 mi SSE of Pine Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.060, -119.370

California Highway Patrol reported a boulder on the roadway on SR 168. near the Auberry Rd. exchange.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 10:39 AM PST to 12:39 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 0.25 mi NW of Acorn Lodge to 0.45 mi N of Acorn Lodge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.523, -119.923

California Highway Patrol reported rockslides onto SR 140 at Triangle Rd.

High Wind, Fresno - Tulare Foothills

When: January 9, 10:40 AM PST
Where: Fresno - Tulare Foothills forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Owens Mountain measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind, Fresno - Tulare Lower Sierra

When: January 9, 10:40 AM PST
Where: Fresno - Tulare Lower Sierra forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Southern California Edison station at Fish Trail measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 10:55 AM PST to 12:55 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 3.83 mi NNW of Oneals to 4.21 mi NNW of Oneals
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.180, -119.730

California Highway Patrol reported water running down an embankment onto the roadway of SR 41 near Yosemite Lakes.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 11:04 AM PST to 1:04 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 5.36 mi WSW of Cathay to 4.18 mi S of Indian Gulch
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.340, -120.210

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on SR 140 near Chase Ranch.

Strong Wind, Fresno - Clovis

When: January 9, 11:06 AM PST
Where: Fresno - Clovis forecast zone
Measured: 30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fresno County Emergency Manager reported a 100 foot tall Eucalyptus Tree down at a residence of an Emergency Manager team member.

High Wind, West Side Mountains South of Highway 198

When: January 9, 11:13 AM PST
Where: West Side Mountains South of Highway 198 forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 36.059, -119.398 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Twisselman RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind, Fresno - Tulare Lower Sierra

When: January 9, 11:20 AM PST
Where: Fresno - Tulare Lower Sierra forecast zone
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Pine Flat Lake Overlook measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 11:26 AM PST to 1:26 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.56 mi SSE of Alder Spgs to 1.73 mi SSE of Alder Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.050, -119.406

California Highway Patrol reported a rockslide on SR 168 at Beal Fire Rd.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 11:36 AM PST to 1:36 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 0.9 mi ENE of Borden to 1.06 mi ENE of Borden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.937, -120.016

California Highway Patrol reported a flood caused a closure of Ave. 13 between Rd. 29 and Rd. 30 in Madera. A nearby creek overflowed and took out a portion of the roadway of Ave. 13.

Flash Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 11:39 AM PST to 1:39 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 0.11 mi E of South Fork to 0.1 mi E of South Fork
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.230, -119.498

A Fresno television station reported an evacuation order was issued by Madera County for flash flooding in the Bass Lake and North Fork areas, including the Bass Lake Mobile Home Park in North Fork.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 12:00 PM PST to January 11, 12:00 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.69 mi WSW of Atwater Muni Arpt to 1.94 mi N of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.319, -120.628

The Merced County Emergency Manager reported that several mandatory evacuations took place in Merced County as a result of flooding, The impacted areas included Planada which was completely evacuated as well as portions of Merced. Rainfall amounts in the Merced area were between 2 and 3 inches between noon on January 9 and the early morning of January 10 resulting in several cars being stranded and abandoned in flood waters as SR 99 through Merced and 16th St. in Merced were inundated with flood waters. A Flood Warning was already in place for Bear Creek since January 8 and continued through January 11. Bear Creek overflowed and peaked at a new record crest of 26.2 feet during the morning of January 10. Due to the anticipated severity of this event, resources were deployed to the Merced County EOC during the event with frequent live briefings taking place. In addition the the evacuations the took place in and around Merced, Amtrak cancelled several trains and buses through and into Merced due to the train station being flooded.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 12:10 PM PST to 2:10 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.94 mi ENE of Tarpey to 3.09 mi ENE of Tarpey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.795, -119.620

Public report of flooding received on Twitter (with photos posted) at the intersection of Ashlan Ave. and Thompson Ave. in Clovis.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 12:31 PM PST to 2:31 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.59 mi NE of Lakeshore to 0.56 mi NE of Lakeshore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.256, -119.162

California Highway Patrol reported a large tree washed up and was blocking both lanes of SR 168 at Huntington Lake Rd.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 12:37 PM PST to 2:37 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 4.33 mi SW of Indian Spgs to 4.49 mi SW of Indian Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.011, -119.792

California Highway Patrol reported flooding at the intersection of SR 41 and SR 145.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 12:44 PM PST to 2:44 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 1.04 mi ENE of The Pines to 0.77 mi ESE of Bass Lake
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.324, -119.552

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on Rd. 274 at Beasore Rd. near the Pine Resort at Bass Lake.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 12:46 PM PST to 4:46 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.68 mi W of Humphreys Station to 0.77 mi WNW of Humphreys Station
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.968, -119.442

California Highway Patrol reported both lanes of Tollhouse Rd. were completely blocked by flooding near Van Vleet.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 12:58 PM PST to 4:58 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.35 mi E of Camp Nelson to 0.56 mi ESE of Camp Nelson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.150, -118.614

California Highway Patrol reported a road closure of SR 190 in Camp Nelson at Tule River Bridge due to flooding.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 1:00 PM PST to January 11, 1:00 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.67 mi SSE of Pine Ridge to 0.85 mi ESE of Pine Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.062, -119.363

The Fresno County Emergency Manager reported that a large segment of SR 168 began to slide around 1300 on January 9 resulting in several large boulders blocking the roadway. This event cut off several smaller communities from medical access via a roadway. A flood warning had already been in place ahead of time, and several daily briefings had been provided to the Fresno County EOC leading up to the event with a deployed resource provided the day of the event. SR 168 remained closed for two days until the rock slide was cleared.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 1:05 PM PST to 3:05 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.8 mi WSW of Fairview to 1.65 mi WSW of Fairview
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.760, -119.580

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on E. McKinley Ave. east of Fresno.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 1:05 PM PST to 5:05 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 6.38 mi ENE of (Mer)castle Afb to 5.77 mi ENE of (Mer)castle Afb
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.400, -120.460

California Highway Patrol reported Snelling Rd. was closed between Franklin and Fox due to flooding.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 1:08 PM PST to 3:08 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.9 mi SSW of Tollhouse to 0.95 mi SSW of Tollhouse
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.008, -119.407

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on Tollhouse Rd. in Tollhouse.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 1:16 PM PST to 3:16 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.62 mi NNW of Three Rivers to 0.64 mi NW of Three Rivers
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.438, -118.906

California Highway Patrol reported the bridge flooded on N. Fork Dr. near SR 198.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 1:28 PM PST to 3:28 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.01 mi E of Le Grand to 0.13 mi NNW of Le Grand
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.230, -120.250

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on the railroad tracks and the roadway of Santa Fe Ave. in Le Grand.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 1:33 PM PST to 3:33 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.39 mi SSW of Indian Mission to 1.31 mi SSW of Indian Mission
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.962, -119.512

California Highway Patrol reported mud, dirt and rocks in the roadway on SR 168 at Nicholas Rd.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 1:51 PM PST to 3:51 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.99 mi SSW of Three Rivers to 1.19 mi S of Three Rivers
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.416, -118.905

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on S. Fork Dr. at Heidi Dr. in Three Rivers.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 1:54 PM PST to 3:54 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.29 mi E of Las Palmas to 0.36 mi E of Las Palmas
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.750, -119.695

California Highway Patrol reported a tree washed up on on the roadway on N. Manilla Ave. in Fresno.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 2:23 PM PST to 4:23 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 2.03 mi NE of Orosi to 2.08 mi NE of Orosi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.572, -119.256

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Rd. 142 near Orosi.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 2:28 PM PST to 4:28 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.7 mi WNW of Ockenden to 0.88 mi WNW of Ockenden
Cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.082, -119.332

California Highway Patrol reported a large boulder on SR 168 southwest of Shaver Lake.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 2:41 PM PST to 4:41 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 1.62 mi NNE of Madera Muni Arpt to 1.79 mi NNE of Madera Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.002, -120.111

California Highway Patrol reported on SR 99 north of Ave. 17 in Madera.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 2:49 PM PST to 4:49 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.76 mi SE of Le Grand to 1.8 mi ESE of Le Grand
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.214, -120.225

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Wade Ave. in Le Grand.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 2:55 PM PST to 4:55 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.18 mi ENE of Atwater Muni Arpt to 1.13 mi W of Fergus
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.334, -120.579

California Highway Patrol reported both lanes of Southern Pacific Ave. at N. Buhach Rd. in Atwater were flooded.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 3:00 PM PST to January 11, 12:00 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, El Portal to 1.63 mi S of El Portal
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.680, -119.780

Mariposa County Emergency Manager reported debris flow flooding captured in a gabion about 750 feet above El Portal at the west end of Yosemite National Park which threatened nearly all of the residences and buildings in El Portal and prompted the issuance of an evacuation advisory for the area. A Flood Watch had been in effect and several Flood Advisories had been issued for the Sierra Nevada during the day and evening on January 9.

Debris Flow, Kern

When: January 9, 3:11 PM PST to 5:11 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 1 mi SSW of Lebec to 0.93 mi S of Lebec
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.817, -118.877

California Highway Patrol reported boulders on I-5 south of the Lebec Rest Stop.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 3:12 PM PST to 5:12 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.64 mi SE of Kaweah to 0.61 mi SSE of Kaweah
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.462, -118.914

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on N. Fork Dr. near Three Rivers.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 3:18 PM PST to 5:18 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.43 mi WNW of Seville to 0.42 mi WNW of Seville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.481, -119.228

Public report of a washed up tree blocking the roadway on Ave. 381 just east of Rd. 154 in Seville.

Flash Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 3:22 PM PST to 6:22 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.96 mi ENE of Coalinga to 0.93 mi ENE of Coalinga
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.155, -120.354

The Coalinga Fire Department performed a swift water rescue of a driver from a vehicle which was trapped in high flood waters at the intersection of SR 33 and Phelps Ave. near Los Gatos Creek in Coalinga. The rescue was also reported by local broadcast media.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 3:31 PM PST to 5:31 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 1.76 mi NW of Sharon to 1.73 mi NW of Sharon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.121, -120.148

Public report of flooding on the roadway and a vehicle stuck in water on Rd. 22 south of the intersection with Santa Fe Dr. near Sharon.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 3:34 PM PST to 5:34 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.31 mi ENE of Kernville to 0.37 mi NE of Kernville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.752, -118.425

Public report of multiple rocks in the roadway at the intersection of Kern River Dr. and Burlando Rd. in Kernville.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 3:41 PM PST to 5:41 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.18 mi SSW of Dunlap to 2.26 mi SSW of Dunlap
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.700, -119.132

Public report of flooding at the intersection of Butternut Ln. and Chuckwagon Rd. with washed up trees in the roadway.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 3:54 PM PST to 5:54 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 3.45 mi S of Irrigosa to 3.31 mi SW of Gregg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.850, -119.980

Public report of a traffic collision on Ave. 7 between Rd. 30 and Rd. 31.5. The roadway was flooded and 2 vehicles spun out off the roadway into the field.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:08 PM PST to 6:08 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 4.06 mi ENE of Dunlap to 4 mi ENE of Dunlap
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.748, -119.050

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of SR 180 and Millwood Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:12 PM PST to 6:12 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 3.03 mi NNE of Navelencia to 2.89 mi NE of Navelencia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.717, -119.350

Public report of a large boulder in the roadway blocking eastbound lanes of SR 180 just east of Cove Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:24 PM PST to 6:24 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.94 mi NW of Locans to 0.97 mi NW of Locans
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.730, -119.682

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of S. Fowler Ave. and E. Butler Ave. in Fresno.

Flood, Kings

When: January 9, 4:27 PM PST to 6:27 PM PST
Where: Kings County, 2.39 mi WNW of Guernsey to 2.35 mi WNW of Guernsey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.228, -119.672

Public report that 12th Ave. is flooded between Kent Ave. and Houston Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:28 PM PST to 6:28 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 3.01 mi N of Camden to 3.16 mi N of Camden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.474, -119.799

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Elm Ave. and Davis Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:44 PM PST to 6:44 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.95 mi NW of Fairview to 1.92 mi NW of Fairview
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.793, -119.571

Public report that Ashlan Ave. was closed east of Fresno due to flooding.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 4:44 PM PST to 6:44 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.44 mi W of Alpaugh to 0.38 mi WSW of Alpaugh
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.880, -119.488

Public report of flooding on Rd. 38 just south of Ave. 50 in Alpaugh.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:47 PM PST to 6:47 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 4.37 mi E of Friant to 4.39 mi E of Friant
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.983, -119.641

Public report of mud, dirt and rocks across the roadway on northbound Sky Harbour Rd. north of Millerton Rd.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 4:47 PM PST to 6:47 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 1.3 mi ESE of Chowchilla Arpt to 1.26 mi ESE of Chowchilla Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.110, -120.230

Public report of a large concealed pothole on southbound SR 99 just north of Ave. 24 1/2 in Chowchilla.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 4:49 PM PST to 6:49 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.33 mi NNE of Tollhouse to 1.03 mi N of Tollhouse
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.039, -119.395

Public report of mud, dirt and rock slide blocking northbound lane of Tollhouse Rd. 2 miles south of Beal Fire Rd.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 4:54 PM PST to 6:54 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 3.54 mi WNW of Ingomar to 3.46 mi WNW of Ingomar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.188, -121.030

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at the intersection of Cottonwood Rd. and Whitworth Rd.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 4:54 PM PST to 6:54 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.89 mi NE of Oil Jct to 0.86 mi NE of Oil Jct
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.409, -119.038

Public report that Airport Rd was flooded at the intersection of Roberts Ln.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 5:05 PM PST to 7:05 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.47 mi WNW of Tollhouse to 2.6 mi WNW of Tollhouse
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.029, -119.443

Public report of flooding on the roadway at the intersection of Lodge Rd. and Weimiller Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 5:22 PM PST to 7:22 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.36 mi WSW of Piedra to 0.52 mi WSW of Piedra
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.818, -119.386

Public report of several large boulders in the roadway on Trimmer Springs Rd. just west of |Piedra near Winton Park.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 5:28 PM PST to 7:28 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 2.21 mi W of Jastro to 2.23 mi E of Rosedale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.382, -119.109

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Rosedale Hwy. and Calloway Dr. in Bakersfield.

Flood, Kings

When: January 9, 5:31 PM PST to 7:31 PM PST
Where: Kings County, 1.67 mi W of Hub to 1.81 mi W of Hub
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.400, -119.850

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Excelsior Ave. and Ave. 22.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 5:40 PM PST to 7:40 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.8 mi NE of Oil Jct to 0.87 mi NE of Oil Jct
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.408, -119.039

Public report of stalled vehicles and 2 feet of standing water with 3 vehicles stuck on Northbound Airport Dr. just south of the Roberts Ln. intersection.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 5:47 PM PST to 7:47 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.47 mi NNW of Merced Arpt to 1.34 mi NNW of Merced Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.300, -120.528

Public report of a vehicle stuck in a mudslide at the end of Lopes Ave. in Merced.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 5:55 PM PST to 7:55 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.25 mi SW of Cregan to 0.32 mi SSW of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.297, -120.483

Public report of flooding from heavy rainfall on southbound SR 99 near the Martin Luther King exchange in Merced.

Flood, Kings

When: January 9, 5:56 PM PST to 7:56 PM PST
Where: Kings County, 1.7 mi ENE of Hanford Muni Arpt to 1.67 mi ENE of Hanford Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.330, -119.602

Public report of a washed up tree covering half of Lacey Blvd just west of 8th Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 5:57 PM PST to 7:57 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.16 mi N of Minkler to 1.03 mi NNE of Minkler
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.737, -119.467

Public report of roadway flooding on Wood Duck Dr. just east of Trout Lake Dr.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 5:58 PM PST to 7:58 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.98 mi SW of Wildflower to 0.91 mi SSW of Wildflower
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.691

Public report of roadway flooding near Fowler Ave. just south of Elkhorn Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 6:00 PM PST to 8:00 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.85 mi NNW of (Fch) Chandler Af to 1.58 mi NNW of (Fch) Chandler Af
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.755, -119.831

Public report of flooding on southbound SR 99 with a large pothole on the road between Belmont Ave. and Olive Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 6:03 PM PST to 8:03 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 4.91 mi WSW of Gustine to 5.19 mi WSW of Gustine
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.215, -121.078

Public report of flooding on southbound I-5 just south of Taglio Road concealing potholes on the roadway.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 6:11 PM PST to 8:11 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.59 mi SE of Tipton to 0.54 mi SE of Tipton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.064, -119.313

Public report of a large standing pool of water all the way into the northbound lanes of SR. 99 at the Ave. 152 offramp in Tipton.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 6:22 PM PST to 8:22 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.36 mi E of Kernville to 0.41 mi NE of Kernville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.750, -118.424

Public report of large amount of rocks on the roadway at the intersection of Burlando Rd. and Kern River Dr.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 6:25 PM PST to 8:25 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 2.59 mi WSW of Hornitos to 2.81 mi WSW of Hornitos
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.480, -120.270

Public report of a driver stuck in flood waters on the westbound lane of Hornitos Rd. near La Paloma Rd. just west of the Merced River.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 6:31 PM PST to 8:31 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.75 mi SE of Pixley to 0.78 mi SE of Pixley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.964, -119.289

Public report that the road is flooded on the northbound lane on SR 99 just south of the Court St. offramp in Pixley.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 6:39 PM PST to 8:39 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.8 mi SE of Fergus to 0.6 mi SE of Fergus
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.320, -120.542

Public report of flooding concealing a large pothole on SR 99 just north of the Franklin Rd. exchange.

High Wind, Tehachapi

When: January 9, 6:40 PM PST
Where: Tehachapi forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Southern California Edison station at Pigeon Spring measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Flood, Madera

When: January 9, 6:41 PM PST to 8:41 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 4.42 mi NE of Trigo to 4.34 mi NE of Trigo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.966, -119.894

Public report of roadway flooding on Rd. 36 just south of Ave. 15 in Madera Ranchos.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 6:41 PM PST to 8:41 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 3.06 mi NE of Lamont to 2.93 mi NE of Lamont
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.300, -118.880

Public report of roadway flooding just north of S. Edison Rd and E. Panama Ln.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 6:44 PM PST to 8:44 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.72 mi SSE of Alder Spgs to 1.68 mi SSE of Alder Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.047, -119.407

Public report that the westbound lane of SR 168 was covered in mud, dirt and rock near the intersection with Beal Fire Rd.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 6:44 PM PST to 8:44 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.77 mi NW of Merced Arpt to 1.88 mi NW of Merced Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.300, -120.540

Public report of roadway flooding in the eastbound lanes of SR 140 near Franklin Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 6:46 PM PST to 8:46 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.56 mi N of Calwa to 0.9 mi NNW of Calwa
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.688, -119.751

Public report that the northbound lanes of SR 99 were flooded just north of the north Ave. onramp.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 6:48 PM PST to 8:48 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 4.07 mi ENE of Dunlap to 4 mi ENE of Dunlap
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.748, -119.050

Public report that a large tree washed up on SR 180 at Millwood blocking the roadway.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 6:48 PM PST to January 10, 12:48 AM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 0.34 mi SSW of Bear Vly to 0.13 mi WSW of Bear Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.566, -120.123

Multiple road slides with heavy rain along Bear Valley Rd. resulted in the road being closed for flooding.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 6:52 PM PST to 8:52 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 1.53 mi ESE of Jastro to 1.48 mi ESE of Jastro
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.375, -119.044

Public report that the fast lane is flooded on northbound SR 99 just south of Rosedale Hwy.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 6:58 PM PST to 8:58 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.3 mi ESE of Cregan to 1.4 mi ESE of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.290, -120.460

Public report of flooding on SR 99 north of the E. Childs Ave. exchange.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 6:59 PM PST to 8:59 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 3.47 mi NE of Stevinson to 3.63 mi NE of Stevinson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.359, -120.799

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Westside Blvd. and Weir Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 7:00 PM PST to 9:00 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.69 mi S of Planada to 0.66 mi S of Planada
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.290, -120.321

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Sutter St. and Santa Fe Ave. in Planada with vehicles stuck in the middle lane.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 7:00 PM PST to 9:00 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.88 mi NW of Bakersfield South to 0.88 mi SE of Kern City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.340, -119.010

Public report of flooding on Southgate Dr. north of Ming Ave.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 7:02 PM PST to 9:02 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.69 mi N of Oil Jct to 0.71 mi NNW of Oil Jct
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.410, -119.050

Pubic report of extreme flooding on northbound SR 99 just north of Olive Dr. in Bakersfield.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 7:05 PM PST to 9:05 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 5.72 mi ENE of Orosi to 5.76 mi ENE of Orosi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.570, -119.180

Public report of large rocks in the roadway on Boyd Dr. east of Orosi.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 7:10 PM PST to 9:10 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.93 mi SE of Pine Ridge to 0.84 mi SE of Pine Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.061, -119.358

Public report of a small mudslide in the eastbound lanes of SR168 just east of Cressman Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 7:10 PM PST to 9:10 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.05 mi SSE of Fig Garden Vlg to 1.11 mi SSE of Fig Garden Vlg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.806, -119.792

Public report of a tree washed up on N. Glenn Ave blocking lanes just north of E. Santa Ana Ave. in Fresno.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 7:14 PM PST to 9:14 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.77 mi ESE of Lindcove to 0.84 mi ESE of Lindcove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.346, -119.057

Public report of a washed up tree in the roadway with a large branch blocking the eastbound lanes of SR 198 just west of Mehrten Dr.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 7:14 PM PST to 9:14 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.21 mi SW of Greenfield to 0.29 mi SW of Greenfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.267, -119.002

Public report of roadway flooding a the intersection of Taft Hwy. and Panama Rd in Bakersfield.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 7:18 PM PST to 9:18 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.6 mi S of Planada
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.291, -120.320

Public reports of vehicles stuck in water at the intersection of Sutter St. and Stanford Ave. in Planada.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 7:18 PM PST to 9:18 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 3.24 mi SSW of Democrat Spgs to 2.9 mi SW of Democrat Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.490, -118.700

Public report of a rockslide blocking half of the eastbound lane near MM 33 and a large boulder at MM 25 on SR 178.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 7:23 PM PST to 9:23 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 2.29 mi NNE of Three Rivers to 2.38 mi NNE of Three Rivers
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.458, -118.877

Public report of the roadway flooded and rock and mudslides on eastbound SR 198 near Dinely Rd. and Craig Branch Rd.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 7:35 PM PST to 9:35 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 2.84 mi SE of Pixley to 2.92 mi SSE of Pixley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.936, -119.272

Public report of flooding at the intersection of Ave. 80 and Rd. 134.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 7:40 PM PST to 11:40 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 3.42 mi WSW of Cairns Corner to 3.56 mi W of Cairns Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.210, -119.190

Public report of a telephone pole leaning over the roadway on SR 137 east of Farmersville Blvd.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 7:47 PM PST to 9:47 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.85 mi SSW of Planada to 0.86 mi SSW of Planada
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.288, -120.324

Public report of an SUV stuck in water with the roadway flooded at the intersection of Childs Ave. and Pico St. in Planada.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 7:50 PM PST to 9:50 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.54 mi NNW of Hammond to 0.6 mi N of Hammond
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.777, -119.784

Public report of flooding and potholes on the offramp of SR 41 onto Shields Ave. in Fresno.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 7:53 PM PST to 9:53 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 4.79 mi NE of Pixley to 4.56 mi ENE of Pixley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.010, -119.230

Public report of flooding at the intersection of Rd. 152 and Ave 120.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 7:59 PM PST to January 10, 1:59 AM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 5.36 mi WSW of Cathay to 5.39 mi WSW of Cathay
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.340, -120.210

California Highway Patrol reported Miles Creek was flooding the roadway and SR 140 was closed to the east of the Merced/Mariposa County line.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 8:00 PM PST to January 11, 12:00 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.52 mi W of Hume to 1.92 mi WNW of Hume
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.780, -118.927

Fresno County Emergency Manager reported the USFS Rd. 13S42 had a significant washout during the evening of January 9 following a day with persistent moderate to heavy rainfall. About 300 people remained stuck at the Hume Lake campgrounds due to the road being closed.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 8:01 PM PST to 10:01 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 8.37 mi S of Turk to 8.43 mi S of Turk
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.050, -120.200

Public report that a Jeep went off the road on southbound SR. 33 just south of S. Sutter Ave.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 8:04 PM PST to 10:04 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 2.15 mi NE of Catheys Vly to 2.26 mi NE of Catheys Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.451, -120.071

Public report of mud, dirt and rocks on SR 140 at Trower Rd.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 8:06 PM PST to 10:06 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.5 mi SE of Cregan to 0.69 mi ESE of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.295, -120.473

Public report of multiple vehicles hitting a concealed pothole just north of the Yosemite Parkway exit on southbound SR 99.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 8:07 PM PST to 10:07 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.03 mi W of Orange Cove to 1.9 mi W of Orange Cove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.632, -119.356

Public report of a canal overflowing onto the roadway on eastbound Adams Ave. just east of Wakefield Ave.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 8:09 PM PST to 10:09 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 2.22 mi SW of Catheys Vly to 2.45 mi SW of Catheys Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.407, -120.129

Public report of mud, dirt and rocks on SR 140 just west of Old Rd.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 8:14 PM PST to 10:14 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 0.68 mi NNE of Briceburg to 0.75 mi NNE of Briceburg
Cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.965

Public report of mud, dirt and rock on the eastbound lane of SR 140 northeast of Briceburg.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 8:22 PM PST to 10:22 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.91 mi E of Cregan to 2.1 mi E of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.295, -120.446

Public report of roadway flooding under Baker Dr. at SR 140 in Merced.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 8:30 PM PST to 10:30 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 2.44 mi NW of Myricks Corner to 2.67 mi NW of Myricks Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.546, -119.329

Public report of roadway flooding at SR 43 and Wasco Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 8:42 PM PST to 10:42 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.49 mi S of Biola Jct to 2.48 mi S of Biola Jct
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.764, -119.870

Public report of a large tree washed up on W. McKinley Ave. blocking all lanes between Blythe Ave. and Sonora Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 8:45 PM PST to 10:45 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.7 mi E of Glorietta
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.846, -119.640

Public report that Leonard Ave. was flooded just north of Alluvial Ave. east of Clovis.

Flood, Merced

When: January 9, 8:48 PM PST to 10:48 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.39 mi W of Merced Falls to 0.61 mi ENE of Merced Falls
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 37.520, -120.337

CDF reported that some barns were washed out into the roadway on Merced Falls Rd. in Merced Falls.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 8:48 PM PST to 10:48 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 1.05 mi SE of Mormon Bar to 1.1 mi SE of Mormon Bar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.460, -119.936

Public report of flooding with debris at Springhill Grade at SR 49 and Drury Ln.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 8:48 PM PST to 10:48 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 1.58 mi ESE of Acorn Lodge to 1.49 mi ESE of Acorn Lodge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.512, -119.893

Public report of roadway flooding at the at Jones Creek near the intersection of Triangle Rd. and Carter Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 9:05 PM PST to 11:05 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.02 mi NE of Academy to 1.94 mi NE of Academy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.900, -119.504

Public report of the roadway washed out at the intersection of Frontier Trail Rd. and Road Runner Ln.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 9:12 PM PST to 11:12 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.9 mi NNW of Fairview to 2.84 mi NNW of Fairview
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.809, -119.570

Public report that E. Shaw Ave was flooded between Bethel Ave. and Greenwood Ave.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 9, 9:15 PM PST to 11:15 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 2.8 mi N of Pixley to 2.79 mi N of Pixley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.010, -119.293

Public reports of a traffic collision with a solo vehicle in knee high water on Rd. 124 near the intersection of Ave. 120.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 9:15 PM PST to 11:15 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 1.3 mi NNW of Mariposa to 1.27 mi NNW of Mariposa
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.497, -119.980

Public report of roadway flooding in the left lane of SR 49 at Smith Rd. in Mariposa.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 9:21 PM PST to 11:21 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 0.43 mi W of Hornitos to 0.4 mi W of Hornitos
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.500, -120.238

Public report of a barn roof washed up onto Hornitos Rd. at High St.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 9, 9:22 PM PST to 11:22 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 3.64 mi E of Melvin to 3.73 mi E of Melvin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.822, -119.604

Public report of a large tree washed up on N. Ranger Ave. blocking all lanes north of E. Bullard Ave.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 9, 9:34 PM PST to 11:34 PM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 1.45 mi NW of Midpines
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.564, -119.940

Public report of roadway flooding near the auto camp on SR 140 and Colorado Rd.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 10:03 PM PST to January 10, 4:03 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 2.19 mi ESE of Blackwells Corner to 2.27 mi W of Buttonwillow
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 35.604, -119.837

California Highway Patrol reported SR 33 was closed from SR 46 to Lokern Rd. due to flooding.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 10:11 PM PST to January 10, 12:11 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 3.37 mi W of Lost Hills to 3.48 mi W of Lost Hills
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 35.620, -119.740

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 46 near Brown Material Rd.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 10:16 PM PST to January 10, 12:16 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.76 mi S of Kernvale to 0.84 mi SSW of Kernvale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.609, -118.482

Public report that flooding in the area caused logs to block SR 178. at Elizabeth Norris Rd. near Lake Isabella.

Flood, Kern

When: January 9, 10:21 PM PST to January 10, 12:21 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.67 mi WSW of Lost Hills to 0.53 mi WSW of Lost Hills
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 35.617, -119.691

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 46 near Lost Hills Rd.

High Wind, Indian Wells Valley

When: January 9, 11:26 PM PST
Where: Indian Wells Valley forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind, Grapevine

When: January 9, 11:30 PM PST
Where: Grapevine forecast zone
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Tejon Overlook measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind, South End of the Upper Sierra

When: January 10, 12:10 AM PST
Where: South End of the Upper Sierra forecast zone
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 12:28 AM PST to 2:28 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 4.98 mi NNW of El Nido to 4.61 mi NW of El Nido
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.190, -120.550

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along Sandy Mush Rd. near Gurr Rd.

Flood, Kings

When: January 10, 12:46 AM PST to 2:46 AM PST
Where: Kings County, 1.81 mi ENE of Guernsey to 1.74 mi ENE of Guernsey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.230, -119.600

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 43 near Kent Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 1:06 AM PST to 3:06 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 0.46 mi SW of Planada to 0.29 mi SW of Planada
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.296, -120.327

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 140 near Plainsburg Rd. in Planada.

High Wind, Grapevine

When: January 10, 1:20 AM PST
Where: Grapevine forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Southern California Edison station at Grapevine measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind, West Side Mountains North of Highway 198

When: January 10, 2:00 AM PST
Where: West Side Mountains North of Highway 198 forecast zone
Measured: 68 kt (78 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 36.975, -120.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The PG&E station at Joaquin Ridge measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 2:13 AM PST to 4:13 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.89 mi NW of Dinuba Sequoia Arpt to 0.7 mi NW of Dinuba Sequoia Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.460, -119.330

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along Rd. 108 at Ave. 368.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 3:01 AM PST to 5:01 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.62 mi N of Merced Arpt to 1.5 mi N of Merced Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.303, -120.522

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 140 near Thornton Rd. in Merced.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 3:09 AM PST to 5:09 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 3.92 mi SW of Exeter Pruner Arpt to 3.82 mi W of Cairns Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.210, -119.200

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along SR 137 near Rd. 168.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 3:18 AM PST to 5:18 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.6 mi SSE of Woodville to 0.62 mi SSE of Woodville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.092, -119.197

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding near the intersection of Ave. 168 and Rd. 166 in Woodville.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 5:00 AM PST to 9:00 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, Three Rivers to 2.34 mi NW of Three Rivers
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.430, -118.900

The Tulare County Emergency Manager reported that the town of Three Rivers was trapped behind flood waters moving over the egress route. This resulted in several emergency response personnel being trapped behind the flood waters who were in place to limit flood waters impact on structures.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 5:00 AM PST to 9:00 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, Strathmore to 0.23 mi SSE of Strathmore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.150, -119.050

The Tulare County Emergency Manager reported that the eastern portion of town of Strathmore was inundated by rapidly rising flood waters with over 40 homes impacted with water ranging from several inches to several feet deep.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 5:30 AM PST to 9:00 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.26 mi W of Goshen to 0.61 mi W of Goshen
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 0 direct, 2 indirect
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.350, -119.425

The Tulare County Emergency Manager reported that flooding from heavy rainfall resulted in a large eucalyptus tree falling on northbound SR 99 causing a multi-car chain reaction crash at the intersection of SR 99 and Betty Dr. in Goshen which caused one fatality. The fallen tree also killed an individual who was riding a motorcycle and hit the tree.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 5:30 AM PST to 9:00 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 1 mi W of Strathmore to 1.04 mi W of Strathmore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5.5 million
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.150, -119.068

Television station report of several buildings, tractors and other goods were totally destroyed by about 6 feet of floodwater in Strathmore.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 6:52 AM PST to 8:52 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.01 mi SW of Clarks Corner to 1.12 mi SW of Clarks Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $100
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.590, -119.394

Public report of a stop sign and a pole knocked down by flood waters at the intersection |of E. Dinuba Ave. and S. Alta Ave. east of Reedley.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 10, 7:01 AM PST to 9:01 AM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 2.07 mi SW of Catheys Vly to 2.32 mi SW of Catheys Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.407, -120.125

Public report of mud, dirt and rock washed up at the intersection of SR 140 and Old Highway Rd. in Cathey's Valley.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 7:02 AM PST to 9:02 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.69 mi NNW of Earlimart to 0.81 mi NNW of Earlimart
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.890, -119.273

Public report of tree and branch debris washed up on the offramp to Sierra Ave. off of northbound SR 99 in Earlimart.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 7:08 AM PST to 9:08 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.79 mi WNW of Cregan to 1.76 mi WNW of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.310, -120.510

Public report of a car stuck in flood waters just west of the intersection of Ashby Rd. and Miles Ct. in Merced.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 10, 7:10 AM PST to 9:10 AM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 2.18 mi SSE of Mormon Bar to 2.13 mi SSE of Mormon Bar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.439, -119.941

Public report of a fallen oak tree on the roadway near the intersection of Ben Hur Rd. and Silver Bar Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 7:13 AM PST to 9:13 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.85 mi NW of Calwa to 2.05 mi NW of Calwa
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.702, -119.769

Public reports of flooding on northbound SR 99 just south of the Jensen Ave. exchange.

Flood, Kings

When: January 10, 7:15 AM PST to 9:15 AM PST
Where: Kings County, 1.96 mi NE of Hanford Muni Arpt to 1.9 mi NE of Hanford Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.343, -119.609

Public report of downed power lines across the roadway on Grangeville Blvd. near 8 1/2 Ave. in Hanford.

Flood, Kings

When: January 10, 7:18 AM PST to 9:18 AM PST
Where: Kings County, 4.51 mi W of Guernsey to 4.66 mi W of Guernsey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.230, -119.710

Public report of power liens down on 14th Ave between Kent Ave. and Jersey Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 7:21 AM PST to 9:21 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.89 mi SW of Clarks Corner to 0.97 mi SSW of Clarks Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.590, -119.390

Public report of debris on the south side of the roadway hanging across the power lines on westbound Dinuba Ave. east of Alta Ave.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 7:33 AM PST to 9:33 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.54 mi ESE of (Fch) Chandler Af to 2.3 mi ESE of (Fch) Chandler Af
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.713, -119.779

Public report of a vehicle hitting a large puddle with flooding on northbound SR 99 causing a traffic collision just south of SR 41.

Flood, Kern

When: January 10, 7:36 AM PST to 9:36 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.46 mi NNW of Wofford Hgts to 0.48 mi NNW of Wofford Hgts
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.706, -118.453

Public report of mud, dirt and rock washed up onto the intersection of E. Evans Rd. and Pinewood Dr. near Lake Isabella.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 7:37 AM PST to 9:37 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.17 mi WSW of Fig Garden to 1.2 mi WSW of Fig Garden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.824, -119.840

Public report of vehicles driving off the road to avoid flooding on W. Calimyrna Ave. in Fresno.

Flood, Madera

When: January 10, 7:40 AM PST to 9:40 AM PST
Where: Madera County, 3.92 mi W of Berenda to 4.3 mi WSW of Berenda
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.020, -120.220

Public report of roadway flooding on Ave 18 1/2 with vehicles being swept into an orchard.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 7:51 AM PST to 9:51 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 1.13 mi W of Tonyville to 1.12 mi S of Burr
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.253, -119.100

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Rd. 212 and Ave. 256.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 8:21 AM PST to 8:21 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 2.53 mi SSE of Auberry to 1.26 mi WSW of Meadow Lakes
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.044, -119.469

SR 168 was closed due to a large rockslide with traffic diverted off onto Tollhouse Grade.

Flood, Kern

When: January 10, 8:22 AM PST to 10:22 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 1.63 mi W of Loraine to 1.61 mi W of Loraine
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.303, -118.459

Public report of trees blocking 19000 Caliente Creek Rd. just west of Darkside Canyon Rd.

Flood, Kern

When: January 10, 8:23 AM PST to 10:23 AM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.69 mi SE of Pumpkin Center to 0.55 mi SE of Pumpkin Center
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.263, -119.021

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of northbound SR 99 and the SR 119 offramp causing vehicles to swerve.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 8:34 AM PST to 10:34 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.53 mi ENE of Dunlap to 0.55 mi ENE of Dunlap
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.733, -119.111

Public report of a tree blocking Millwood Dr. just east of Dunlap Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 8:39 AM PST to 10:39 AM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.86 mi SSW of Reedley Airport to 0.79 mi SSW of Reedley Airport
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.659, -119.458

Public report of a power pole in flood waters leaning over at the intersection of E. Vino Ave. and S. Reed Ave.

Flood, Mariposa

When: January 10, 8:49 AM PST to 10:49 AM PST
Where: Mariposa County, 2.5 mi NNE of Mariposa Airport to 2.44 mi N of Mariposa Airport
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.555, -120.020

Public report of mud, dirt and rock washed up at the intersection of Whitlock Rd. and Mosher Rd.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 9:28 AM PST to 11:28 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 2.02 mi SW of Peral to 1.48 mi SW of Peral
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.400, -119.277

Public report of Ave. 336 flooded between Rd. 132 and Rd. 140.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 9:30 AM PST to 11:30 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 2.08 mi SE of Fergus
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.313, -120.519

Public report of roadway flooding on the onramp of southbound SR 99 and W. 16th St. in Merced.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 9:43 AM PST to 11:43 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.35 mi S of Athlone to 1.27 mi S of Athlone
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.201, -120.326

Public report of roadway flooding at the intersection of Plainsburg Rd. and Buchannan Hollow Rd. with vehicles sliding across the road.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 9:44 AM PST to 11:44 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.93 mi SE of Cairns Corner to 0.97 mi SE of Cairns Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.210, -119.119

Public report of a tree down on eastbound SR 65 at Spruce Ave.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 9:52 AM PST to 11:52 AM PST
Where: Tulare County, 2.75 mi NW of Dinuba to 2.79 mi NW of Dinuba
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.560, -119.412

Public report of a telephone pole leaning towards the roadway east of the railroad tracks at the intersection of Ave 424 and Rd. 72.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 10:04 AM PST to 12:04 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.42 mi N of Ballico
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.470, -120.703

Public report of roadway flooding near the intersection of Sunny Acres Ave. and Newport Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 10:13 AM PST to 12:13 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 3 mi SSW of Atwater Muni Arpt to 3.02 mi SSW of Atwater Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.288, -120.614

Public report roadway flooding at the intersection of Applegate Rd. and Bailey Rd.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 10:38 AM PST to 12:38 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 1.91 mi NE of Orosi to 1.99 mi NE of Orosi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.572, -119.260

Public report of a downed power pole into a saturated ground near the intersection of Ave. 432 and Rd. 140.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 10:45 AM PST to 12:45 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 2.14 mi NNE of Sierra Vista to 2.07 mi NNE of Sierra Vista
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.200, -120.270

Public report of two vehicles stuck in water at the intersection of Minturn rd. and Buchanan Hollow Rd.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 11:07 AM PST to 1:07 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.89 mi NW of Dinuba Sequoia Arpt to 1.02 mi NW of Dinuba Sequoia Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.460, -119.330

Public report of a road closure of Ave 368 due to flooding at the intersection at Rd. 108.

Flood, Kern

When: January 10, 11:15 AM PST to 1:15 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 0.56 mi E of Democrat Spgs to 0.45 mi E of Democrat Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.530, -118.660

Public report of mud, dirt and rocks flowing onto the intersection of SR 178 and Democrat Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 1:12 PM PST to 7:12 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 0.23 mi NNW of Orange Cove to 0.39 mi NW of Orange Cove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.633, -119.322

Public report of roadway flooding on Anchor Ave. just north of Adams Ave which resulted in Anchor Ave. being closed.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 2:15 PM PST to 4:15 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 3.83 mi NNW of Santa Nella to 3.99 mi NNW of Santa Nella
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.130, -121.031

California Highway Patrol reported a large sinkhole on southbound I-5 just north of the scales near Santa Nella.

Flood, Kern

When: January 10, 2:41 PM PST to 8:41 PM PST
Where: Kern County, 1.98 mi W of Miracle Hot Spgs to 1.8 mi W of Miracle Hot Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.575, -118.565

Public report of large boulders blocking traffic and covering both lanes on SR 178.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 2:44 PM PST to 4:44 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 7.26 mi E of Plano to 7.11 mi SSW of Springville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.030, -118.870

California Highway Patrol reported one lane flooded on Indian Reservation Rd.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 3:14 PM PST to 5:14 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.91 mi SSW of Orosi to 0.95 mi SSW of Orosi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.538, -119.286

Public report of a lot of debris backing up and covering the roadway at the intersection of SR 63 and Ave. 412 in Orosi.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 3:15 PM PST to 5:15 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.82 mi SW of Tonyville to 0.77 mi SW of Tonyville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.242, -119.091

California Highway Patrol reported flooding in the roadway at the intersection of Ave 250 and Rd. 216 due to debris blocking Culvert.

Funnel Cloud, Tulare

When: January 10, 4:36 PM PST to 4:46 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.69 mi N of Woodlake Arpt
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.410, -119.100

A trained spotter sent a video of rotating clouds in Woodlake which was confirmed by rotation indicated by radar.

Funnel Cloud, Tulare

When: January 10, 4:50 PM PST to 5:00 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 1.77 mi NW of Lindcove
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.370, -119.090

Public reports posted on social media showing a funnel cloud south of Woodlake.

Flood, Madera

When: January 10, 5:18 PM PST to 11:18 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 3.97 mi NNW of Bonita to 3.74 mi NNW of Bonita
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.005, -120.220

California Highway Patrol reported the intersection of Ave. 17 1/2 and Rd. 18 completely washed out.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 5:35 PM PST to 7:35 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 1.03 mi SSE of Camp Nelson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.137, -118.610

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Ferguson Dr. at Flynn Dr. in Camp Nelson.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 5:45 PM PST to 7:45 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 1.68 mi W of Orange Cove to 1.56 mi WSW of Orange Cove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.626, -119.350

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Summer Ave. west of Orange Cove.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 6:08 PM PST to 8:08 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.79 mi SW of Athlone to 1.89 mi SW of Athlone
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.201, -120.352

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at Athlone Rd. and Doppler Rd.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 6:10 PM PST to 8:10 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 4.66 mi SSW of Friant to 4.91 mi SSW of Friant
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.914, -119.739

California Highway Patrol reported mud and water on the roadway on N. Friant Rd. at Old Friant Rd.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 7:10 PM PST to 9:10 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 3.04 mi NE of Cregan to 3.02 mi NE of Cregan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.332, -120.442

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at the intersection of Hatch Rd. and E. Yosemite Ave.

Flood, Tulare

When: January 10, 7:22 PM PST to 9:22 PM PST
Where: Tulare County, 0.42 mi NNW of Lemoncove to 0.48 mi NNW of Lemoncove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.386, -119.022

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on SR 198 at the intersection of Ave. 330. in Lemoncove.

Debris Flow, Madera

When: January 10, 9:11 PM PST to 11:11 PM PST
Where: Madera County, 0.48 mi SSW of Coarsegold to 0.77 mi S of Coarsegold
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.263, -119.702

California Highway Patrol reported a mudslide on SR 41 at Road 415 in Coarsegold.

Flood, Fresno

When: January 10, 9:26 PM PST to 11:26 PM PST
Where: Fresno County, 4.91 mi S of Oxalis to 4.95 mi S of Oxalis
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.850, -120.564

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at the intersection of N. Fairfax Ave. and W. Ness Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 10:21 PM PST to January 11, 12:21 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.89 mi NE of Lingard to 1.68 mi S of Tuttle
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.272, -120.380

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on S. Arboleda Dr. at E. Mission Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 10, 10:28 PM PST to January 11, 12:28 AM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.81 mi SW of Athlone to 1.84 mi SW of Athlone
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.200, -120.352

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Doppler Rd. at Athlone Rd.

Flood, Merced

When: January 11, 10:58 AM PST to 12:58 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 2.96 mi W of Hilmar to 3.12 mi WNW of Hilmar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.428, -120.903

Public report of Washington Rd. washed out between Short Ave. and Johnson Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 11, 2:04 PM PST to 4:04 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 5.6 mi NW of Dos Palos to 5.44 mi NW of Dos Palos
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.100, -120.710

California Highway Patrol reported reported roadway flooding on Turner Island Rd. at Henry Miller Ave.

Flood, Merced

When: January 11, 2:11 PM PST to 4:11 PM PST
Where: Merced County, 1.19 mi S of Athlone to 1.21 mi S of Athlone
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.203, -120.327

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at the intersection of Plainsburg Rd. and Buchanan Hollow Rd.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Flood, Tulare	2023-01-10	58	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Indirect
Flood, Tulare	2023-01-10			Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Indirect

What these are

Heavy Snow: Snowfall reaching the local warning threshold without the other hazards of a winter storm.
Winter Storm: A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.
Strong Wind: Non-thunderstorm winds below high wind criteria that nonetheless caused damage or casualties.
Debris Flow: A fast-moving slurry of mud, rock and debris, usually on a slope soaked by heavy rain or stripped by a fire.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Funnel Cloud: A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.

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The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1065107, 1065108, 1065109, 1065110, 1065111, 1065112, 1065114, 1065115, 1065116, 1065117, 1065118, 1065119, 1065120, 1065121, 1065122, 1065123, 1066989, 1067027, 1063390, 1063391, 1063591, 1063592, 1063632, 1063593, 1063594, 1063633, 1063649, 1063641, 1063595, 1063629, 1063654, 1063636, 1063640, 1063596, 1063597, 1063598, 1063599, 1063600, 1063603, 1063601, and more.