A strong Pacific storm swept through the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area on Wednesday, January 6. This storm produced heavy rain, minor flooding, damaging winds, a funnel cloud, and one confirmed tornado.

Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SEBASTOPOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Roadway flooded on Pleasant Hill Road at Mitchell Court. Roadway was completely flooded.

Flood in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

CHP reported that I-80 East at El Portal Drive was flooded. The HOV lane was flooded and water was flowing across all lanes.

Coastal Flood in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Southbound 101 between SR 1 and Marin City closed due to coastal flooding.

Tornado in SAN BENITO, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:50:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:52:00 (PST-8)
Location: DUNNEVILLE CORNERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A weak (EF-0) tornado touched down in a field between Highway 156 and Orchard Road approximately 7 miles north of Hollister, CA in San Benito County. The tornado last just a minute or two and caused spotty damage along a 3/4-mile length path that was 10-20 yards in width. A large shed sustained significant damage with its roof blown off. The roof was also blown off a barn and there was significant damage to a fence on the same property.

Flood in SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 10:30:00 to 06-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELLICOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway flooding at San Andreas Road and Beach Street. Several vehicles stuck in water.

Flood in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SAN FRANCISCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

US 101 Flooded at several on/off ramps. CHP reports water 1 to 3 feet deep, including at Silver Ave, South Van Ess, and I-80 at 7th Street.

Funnel Cloud in MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 13:54:00 to 06-JAN-16 13:54:00 (PST-8)
Location: CASTROVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel cloud reported. Did not touch down.

Debris Flow in NAPA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WOODLEAF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Minor mud slide at SR29 and Old Lawley Road. One land partially blocked.

Flood in MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SPENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hartnell Road at US101 closed due to flooding.

Debris Flow in MARIN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: STINSON BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Minor Mud slide on SR1 at Steep Ravine Trail, blocked one lane.