A storm system from the Gulf of Alaska brought gusty winds and periods of heavy rain across the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas from January 19 through January 23.

Debris Flow in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JAN-12 09:30:00 to 31-JAN-12 13:08:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

At approximately 0930 hours on January 22, 2012 State Route 1 was closed from 2 miles south of Lucia to 0.6 miles south of Lucia due to a slide. The roadway reopened to 1-way controlled traffic at 1308 hours on January 31, 2012.

Debris Flow in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 19-JAN-12 21:10:00 to 20-JAN-12 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

At approximately 2110 hours on January 19, 2012 State Route 1 was closed 5.5 miles north of Jenner due to a rock slide. The roadway reopened at 0200 hours on January 20, 2012.

Debris Flow in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-12 08:55:00 to 23-JAN-12 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A roadway collapsed and slid to a street below in the Oakland Hills Saturday morning. Firefighters responding to an 8:55 am call found about 50 feet of road gone at the intersection of Oakwood Drive and Wild Currant Way.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-12 06:30:00 to 23-JAN-12 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 22.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In downtown Windsor residenta of four rental homes off Wild Oak Drive were awakened by a large oak tree that snapped at its base and crashed across the driveway, smashing at least one car and damaging the rooftop and gutter of one of the houses.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Santa Cruz strong winds caused at least two boats to break free from where they were anchored at the wharf, according to the harbor patrol. One boat washed ashore at Main Beach, sustaining severe damage.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-12 21:45:00 to 20-JAN-12 21:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees brought down a power line near Eighth Street and Park Avenue in Monterey.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-12 00:00:00 to 22-JAN-12 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

More than 4000 Marin homes lost power due to strong winds.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY / HOLLISTER VALLEY / CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-12 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two large trees fell on the 1100 block of Wilma Drive and the 600 block of Seventh Street in Hollister. The tree that fell at the 600 block of Seventh Street knocked down power lines.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-12 18:00:00 to 20-JAN-12 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large dead tree fell at a residence on Robin Drive and Arnold Drive in El Verano.

Strong Wind in SANTA CLARA VALLEY INCLUDING SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-12 00:00:00 to 22-JAN-12 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department responded to four reports of downed trees, including Hecker Pass Highway at Rancho Vista Drive and along Santa Teresa Boulevard near Gavilan College.