An approaching Eastern Pacific storm produced strong wind and heavy rain behind the warm front as it moved through the San Francisco Bay Area. Over 61,000 Bay Area customers lost power between 3 a.m. and 4 p.m.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 00:40:00 to 15-FEB-09 03:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong wind coupled with heavy rain along the San Francisco Area's North Bay coast knocked down power lines, snapped small tree limbs, downed trees and caused minor rock slides. About 600 customers in and around Jenner lost power from 3 a.m. until around 1 p.m.  Point Reyes Lighthouse observation station reported a peak wind gust to 66 mph at 12:40 a.m.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 03:09:00 to 15-FEB-09 03:09:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Pigeon Point observation station reported a peak wind gust to 58 mph at 3:09 a.m.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 03:39:00 to 15-FEB-09 03:39:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Calaveras Road observation station reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph at 3:39 a.m.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 03:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong wind coupled with heavy rain over the San Francisco Area's North Bay mountains knocked down power lines, snapped small tree limbs, downed trees and caused minor rock slides. About 300 customers in and around Cazadero lost power from 3 a.m. until around 1 p.m.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 07:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 19.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds caused a power outage in and around Sonoma. About 350 customers lost power at 8:15 a.m.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong wind and heavy rain caused a tree to be uprooted by Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Oakland. Also of note, at 5:45 p.m. the City of San Mateo reported a 12,000 gallon sewage release which overflowed into the storm drains due to rain water surcharge from the storm overwhelming the system.

High Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 05:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 11:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High wind knocked down numerous trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains causing Highway 9 at Highway 236 to close at 6:30 a.m. and knocked down power lines closing Thurber Lane at Twelfth Avenue during the morning. Trees and branches slowed traffic along Highway 17, Bear Creek Road and Middle Ellen Road.

Flood in SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 15:04:00 to 15-FEB-09 16:29:00 (PST-8)
Location: APTOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A fatal accident occurred just after 4:00 p.m. on northbound Highway 1 near Rio Del Mar Boulevard when a car spun out on the wet highway, went over an embankment and struck a tree. The 29-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries while the 27-year-old female passenger was fatality injured.

High Wind in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 04:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 40-foot pine tree was uprooted on the third fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Course due to gusty winds of up to an estimated 60 mph. At 2:40 p.m. the Point Sur Lighthouse observation station reported a peak wind gust to 58 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 01:28:00 to 15-FEB-09 01:33:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A strong gust of wind tore the roof off of a mobile home on Miller Road in Watsonville.

Flood in SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
From 16-FEB-09 16:00:00 to 17-FEB-09 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PESCADERO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Pescadero Creek Road flooded stranding two vehicles from many hours.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY / HOLLISTER VALLEY / CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-09 05:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong wind caused power outages in Salinas with 5988 residents without power for an hour.