Strong winds affected the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay area causing damage and one fatality. The fatality occurred on November 30, 2011 and is in the November, 2011 StormData summary. Damages from November 30, 2011 are also in the November, 2011 StormData summary. Damages from December 1-3, 2011 will be in the December, 2011 StormData summary.

Strong Wind in EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds were blamed for speeding a fire that destroyed two homes and damaged a third in North Livermore near May Nissen Park. Even though the fire's cause is under investigation high winds had a significant effect on this event.

Strong Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 00:00:00 to 03-DEC-11 10:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous road closures occurred in the Santa Cruz Mountains due to numerous trees and power lines down.

High Wind in SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-11 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Highland Peak RAWS, located at 2,490 feet, reported a peak wind gusts of 75 mph at 0020 PST.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS AND THE DIABLO RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 01:45:00 to 01-DEC-11 13:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Los Vaqueros RAWS, located at 1,100 feet, reported a peak wind gusts of 60 mph at 1245 PST.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 03:00:00 to 01-DEC-11 11:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power outages were caused by fallen trees in Oakland. Also, a Spruce tree fell onto the BART tracks in Hayward causing delays.

Strong Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 06:47:00 to 01-DEC-11 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At approximately 0647 PST State Route 152 was closed at the Santa Cruz/Santa Clara County line due to downed power lines. At approximately 0715 PST State Route 35 was closed 7.7 miles north of the junction of SR 17 due to downed trees.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 02-DEC-11 03:03:00 to 02-DEC-11 04:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At approximately 0303 PST, the northbound SR 238 connector to northbound and southbound Interstate 880, in San Leandro, was closed due to a downed tree. The roadway reopened at 0440 PST.

Strong Wind in EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 02-DEC-11 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-11 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 22.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind has been blamed for spreading a fire that damaged 10 condominium units in the Walnut Creek area (200 block of County Brook Loop near Alcosta Blvd). Four other two bedroom condos had less serious damage. One resident was injured when they jumped out of their burning condo to the ground. The cause of the fire is unknown, but wind played a large part in spreading the fire.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-11 01:00:00 to 03-DEC-11 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 22.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A wind-driven fire destroyed a large barn in Santa Rosa and spread to two sheds and destroyed several vehicles. The fire also destroyed motorcycles, pickups, a riding lawn mower, and an RV. The fire was sparked by power lines that were blown to the ground.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 12:00:00 to 01-DEC-11 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind-whipped fire moved across a nursery in the Pajaro Valley burning a minivan and a large storage trailer.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 00:00:00 to 02-DEC-11 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 38.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several large trees fell during the strong winds in the Half Moon Bay area.

High Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-11 00:00:00 to 02-DEC-11 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 275.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds gusting to up to 70 mph felled trees and power lines in both Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley. Electricity was cut to Scotts Valley and resulted in several small fires. 25,000 homes and businesses were without power. Damage included a large tree that crushed the roof of a home on the 100 block of Baja Sol Drive in Scotts Valley and another tree that fell on a home on the 400 block of Lockwood Lane. Trees also took down a transmission line.