A very strong cyclone slammed into the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas bringing flooding rains, high winds, record high surf and coastal flooding. Hundreds of thousands of residences and businesses were without power, some for several days due to high winds toppling power lines. Property damage in the millions was reported due to falling trees hitting cars and structures as well as damage to roads due to heavy rain. Preliminary totals indicate over $1.5 million in damage in the City of Oakland, nearly $1 million in Monterey County and about $150,000 in Santa Cruz County.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 57 mph were recorded at Pt. Reyes Lighthouse.

High Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 40 mph were measured at Mt. Tam (762ft).

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 45 mph were recorded at Bodega Bay.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 45 mph were recorded at Bodega Bay.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds sustained at 41 mph were reported at Pt. Reyes.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 58 mph at Pt.Reyes.

High Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

RAWS site in Barnaby (810 ft) measured a gust to 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

RAWS Site in Hawkeye (2024ft) had sustained winds of 42 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winds gusted to 70 mph at the Golden Gate Bridge.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Winds gusted to 65 mph at Ft.Funston in San Francisco.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 58 mph at the SF School for the Arts.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Winds gusted to 58 mph at Mission Bay in San Francisco.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 03:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusts to 81 mph were recorded at Pt.Reyes Lighthouse.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 03:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusts to 72 mph were recorded at Inverness.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusts reached 62 mph at Valley Ford.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind Gusts reached 58 mph in Bodega Bay.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 79 mph at Calaveras RAWS Site - and also were sustained at 55 mph.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 70 mph at Los Vaqueros RAWS site and were sustained at 51 mph.

Coastal Flood in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 05-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ocean water toppled over onto the Great Highway in San Francisco and closed the roadway for a time. Also, the Embarcadero in San Francisco became flooded at the Ferry Building near the Bay Bridge.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 05-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High tide and strong onshore wind pushed ocean water onto streets in Stinson Beach and Bolinas in Marin County. Water also enveloped Highway 1 at Scotty Creek in Sonoma County.

Coastal Flood in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 05-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ocean water overtoppled barriers due to high winds, high tides and huge surf. Highway 1 was flooded near Half Moon Bay just south of Pillar Point. Large rocks and boulders also washed ashore. A boat washed up in Pillar Point along with major coastal erosion.

Flash Flood in SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SCOTTS VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Santa Cruz Mountains with many roadways including Highway 9 closed for several hours. Rainwater submerged the hardwood gym floor at Scotts Valley High School causing $300,000 in damage.

High Surf in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 05-JAN-08 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High Surf buffeted the Marin County coast - reaching heights near 25 feet. A professional diver fell into the thrashing bay waters during the event, suffered hypothermia and died 2 days later.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sustained winds of 55 mph were realized at the Golden Gate Bridge wind sensor.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Sustained winds of 40 mph were observed at Ft. Funston in San Francisco.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds at Twin Peaks in San Francisco gusted to 75 mph.

Coastal Flood in MONTEREY BAY/N SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY/CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 05-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High surf and strong onshore winds pushed ocean water over the sandbar into the Carmel Lagoon. Water rose in the lagoon over 2 feet in just a couple of hours. Approximately 30 homes were affected to some degree by flooding.

High Wind in NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mt. Tamalpias Bay Area Air Quality Site measured a gust to 75 mph.

High Wind in NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Big Rock RAWS Site (1500ft) measured a gust to 83 mph.

High Wind in NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Middle Peak RAWS Site measured a gust to 70 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 46.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

San Francisco Airport measured sustained winds at 53 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 66 mph at Pigeon Pt.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Pillar Point gusted to 81 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 72 mph in Daly City.

High Wind in EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 41 mph at Bethel Island - and later gusted to 60 mph at 10am.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds were sustained at 42 mph at Oakland North RAWS.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 49 mph at Santa Cruz Long Marine Lab.

High Wind in MONTEREY BAY/N SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY/CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 49 mph at the Santa Cruz Long Marine Lab.

High Wind in MONTEREY BAY/N SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY/CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 45 mph at Granite Canyon NPS site.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Oakland Airport reported gusts to 58 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

San Francisco Airport gusted to 67 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Pillar Point had sustained winds of 58 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Pigeon Point measured sustained winds of 48 mph.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 96.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Winds gusted to 110 mph at Kregor Peak, then later gusted to 71 mph.

High Wind in EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 69 mph in Sunol.

High Wind in MONTEREY BAY/N SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY/CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 45 mph at Pt.Sur Lightstation.

High Wind in MONTEREY BAY/N SALINAS VALLEY/HOLLISTER VALLEY/CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A gust to 63 mph was recorded at Carmel Middle School.

High Wind in BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 45 mph at Pt.Sur Lightstation.

High Wind in SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 04-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds reached 41 mph at Highlands Peak.