Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms brought record rainfall and flooding issues to portions of the Central Valley and foothills. There were 2 berm levees which failed in Tehama County, flooding over 200 homes and damaging farms and orchards. Significant traffic delays were caused by road flooding across interior Northern California. Snow levels remained above 7500 feet, so snowfall was limited to higher Sierra peaks and Lassen Peak.

Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 19:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: JELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway at Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. and Gover Rd completely flooded and impassable.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: NORTH HIGHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding in North Highlands on 3617 Quinn Way due to leaves in the storm drain. The street was flooded.

Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: VINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway flooding in Vina at Squaw Hill Rd. and South Ave.

Flash Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 17:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CLIPPER GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

I80 and Clipper Gap Rd. Lane 1 had 1-2 feet deep water, 75 feet across, flooding the entire off ramp.

Flood in EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 22:00:00 to 04-DEC-14 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PLACERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding in southbound Highway 49 just north of 193 in Placerville caused traffic to swerve into northbound lanes.

Flash Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:55:00 to 03-DEC-14 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BOWMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway flooding at Foresthill Rd. off ramp in North Auburn. No vehicle could pass.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SACRAMENTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway flooding in Sacramento on southbound Highway 99 near Sutterville Rd. Water was as deep as car doors and traffic was backed up.

Flash Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 22:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: RED BLUFF
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 6.00M
Crop damage: 745.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was flooding and impacts along Highway 99 from numerous creeks overtopping their banks in addition to earthen berm or earthen levee failures. There were issues on the following creeks:
Salt Creek (Overtopped at Highway 99 and Highway 36 location)
Antelope Creek (Private earthen berm failure at Rancho Ave))
Craig Creek (Overtopped near Craig Road and Rancho Ave)
Dye Creek (Over topped and earthen berm failure between Shasta blvd and 62nd Ave)
Highway 99 was closed from highway 36 to Aramayo Way for many hours (Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning) until the water receded and things could be cleaned up. There were 213 homes impacted from the flooding, with significant damage from water and mud. Many homes had several feet of water. Fields and orchards were also flooded.
Damage to homes, bridges, fencing, crops, and beehives totaled $2.5 million. Repairs and remediation to the berms totaled $4.25 million.

Flash Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:55:00 to 03-DEC-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HIDDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding at Auburn Folsom Rd. and Douglas Blvd. Two vehicles stalled in flood.

Flash Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GASOLINE ALLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Grass Valley Rd. and Atwood Rd. 2 Vehicles stuck.

Flash Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 17:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HIDDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were 10-12 homes flooded in Granite Bay.

Flash Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HIDDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road closed at Country Club and Eureka, with vehicles stuck at the location.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 14:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: (MCC)MC CLELLAN AFB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Watt Ave. and Roseville Rd. number 1 lane flooded with 2 feet of water due to clogged drain.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ARCADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

I-80 at Watt Ave. Eastbound Underpass had significant flooding due to heavy rain and pump failure. This resulted in major traffic backup, lasting several hours during evening rush hour.

Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RED BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 99 eastbound at Long Creek Bridge. Flooding was a few feet deep.

Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 36 was flooded at Dales Station.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RIEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dry Creek Rd. and Interstate 80 road flooding.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 03-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 03-DEC-14 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway flooding at Douglas Blvd. and Sierra College Blvd. West bound lanes had two feet of water.