A major storm moved across northern and central California producing heavy rain and strong wind. Numerous power outages, trees blown down, localized flooding and minor debris flows occurred during this storm. Throughout the weekend about 3,200 customers lost power.

Debris Flow in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-DEC-10 05:40:00 to 19-DEC-10 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Brief heavy rain fell onto saturated soil causing a minor debris flow to occur along Old San Jose Road. The southbound lane was blocked by mud and debris near the Subud Center.

Debris Flow in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-DEC-10 05:40:00 to 19-DEC-10 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Brief heavy rain fell onto saturated soil causing a minor debris flow to occur along Soquel San Jose Road. The northbound lane was blocked by mud and debris near Miller Cut-Off.

Heavy Rain in MARIN, CALIFORNIA
From 19-DEC-10 06:30:00 to 19-DEC-10 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SAN ANSELMO
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused a minor slide in San Anselmo that resulted in a grove of Eucalyptus trees becoming unstable behind a business on Red Hill Avenue. At least one tree fell over and damaged the business's building.

Heavy Rain in NAPA, CALIFORNIA
From 20-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: YOUNTVILLE
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong wind combined with heavy rain to force a substantial oak tree to fall at the Hotel Yountville in Yountville Sunday afternoon. The Oak tree was to have been a major focus of the landscaping plan. The tree fell onto a new rock wall and damaged a pump house.

Strong Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-DEC-10 01:00:00 to 19-DEC-10 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Many trees were blown down across Santa Cruz County, some causing power outages. In particular, a large tree was blown onto Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, which slowed vehicle traffic until crews removed it. Also, power lines were blown down around 9:45 a.m. PST in Woodside causing the closure of State Route 84 at Grandview Road. At approximately 12:42 p.m. PST State Route 35 was closed 2.2 miles north of the Junction of State Route 9 due to downed power lines.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 18-DEC-10 04:30:00 to 18-DEC-10 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong wind caused a four to five foot diameter Douglas fir tree to fall into State Route 9 just south of Glengarry Road in the Santa Cruz area. The road was closed from 4:46 p.m. to 6:32 p.m. PST.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 18-DEC-10 11:30:00 to 19-DEC-10 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong wind caused a large tree to tumble onto State Route 35 near John Daly Road in Daly City. The road was closed at 1:07 a.m. PST.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-DEC-10 01:00:00 to 19-DEC-10 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Many trees were blown down across Santa Cruz County, some causing power outages. In particular, a large Acacia tree was blown over about 10:30 a.m. PST causing a section of Freedom Boulevard between Hames and Pleasant Valley roads to shut down. Around 400 homes and businesses lost power early Sunday morning.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-DEC-10 02:00:00 to 20-DEC-10 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two Valley Oak trees, next to each other, were blown down in Cloverdale. The two trees were estimated to be over 100 years old and were between 70 and 80 feet tall. There were no injuries; however, the Snack Shack and an adjacent building sustained damage.