Low pressure moving southeastward into central CA from the Pacific Northwest allowed subtropical moisture stream to be pumped into the region bringing heavy rainfall to the San Joaquin Valley and foothill areas. Orographic lifting caused intensification of rains at times. Heavy mountain snows also occurred. Low clouds and fog from the orographic lifting also created dangerous driving conditions for the Kern County mountain passes.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: EDISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding east of Bakersfield on Breckenridge Road about 3 miles from Commanche Drive.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: BODFISH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding in Bodfish on Caliente Bodfish Road at Rim Road for southbound traffic.

Flash Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: EDISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding east of Bakersfield on Breckenridge Road about 3 miles from Commanche Drive.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snotel estimated report of 12 inches of snowfall near Kaiser Point in Fresno County.

Flood in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 04-JAN-17 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MORMON BAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mariposa County Sheriff reported flooding along Mariposa Creek near Mormon Bar in Mariposa County. Also reported several minor road crossings were closed due to flooding.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 17:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DI GIORGIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported truck swept away in high water near Rockpile Road. However, no substantiating evidence had been received.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 06:48:00 to 05-JAN-17 06:48:00 (PST-8)
Location: GLENNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Higway Patrol reported State Route 155 is closed between 5.5 miles east of Glennville to Greenhorn Summit due to flooding on highway.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 21:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ARVIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 36.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported that three vehicles stuck in high water on Malaga Road near East Canal just west of Arvin in Kern County.

Heavy Rain in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:11:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:11:00 (PST-8)
Location: CAMP NELSON
Reported by: Public

Public report of 24 hour rainfall total of 5.70 inches in Camp Nelson.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HAVILAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding south of Havilah on Walser Road from Dailey Road to Caliente Bodfish Road.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding in Lake Isabella at the intersection of Lake Isabella Road and Erskine Creek Road. Power poles were also reported leaning due to erosion in this area.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: DI GIORGIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding east of Lamont on Tejon Highway from Mountain View Road to Panama Road.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 10:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CABLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding near Bear Valley Springs on Pellisier Road between Giraudo Road and Baumbach Road.

Heavy Rain in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELLIOTT CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of 24 hour rainfall of 2.70 inches near Ponderosa Basin in Mariposa County.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snotel estimated report of 66 inches of snowfall near Charlotte Lake in Fresno County.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snotel estimated report of 12 inches of snowfall near Tioga Pass in Tuolumne County.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snotel estimated report of 72 inches of snowfall near Dana Meadows in Tuolumne County.

Flash Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BODFISH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding in Bodfish on Caliente Bodfish Road at Rim Road for southbound traffic.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEMOCRAT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California highway patrol reports Highway 178 was closed from Kern Canyon Road through the canyon due to several rock slides from heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 10:52:00 to 05-JAN-17 10:52:00 (PST-8)
Location: FISH CAMP
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter report of 24 hour rainfall total over 5 inches in Fish Camp.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RICARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding near Red Rock Randsburg Road near Red Rock Canyon State Park from Highway 395 to Highway 14 and Garlock Road.

Dense Fog in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 13:15:00 to 05-JAN-17 13:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported multiple accidents due to fog at 1315 PST along eastbound State Route 58 and eastbound State Route 223 near Towerline Road in which one fatality was reported along with several injuries. The multi-vehicle accidents involved around 19 vehicles including at least one semi-truck.

Heavy Rain in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 07:27:00 to 04-JAN-17 07:27:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELLIOTT CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter near Ponderosa Basin in Mariposa County reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 1.90 inches.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snotel estimated report of 50 inches of snowfall near Agnew Pass in Madera County.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DI GIORGIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding northeast of Lamont on Comanche Drive from Panama Road to Mountain View Road.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding northeast of Lamont on Edison Road from Panama Road to Panama Lane.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 05-JAN-17 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding northeast of Lamont on Mountain View Road from Edison Road to Malaga Road.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 07:30:00 to 05-JAN-17 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CALIENTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kern County Department of Highways reported flooding in Caliente on Caliente Bodfish Road near Bealville Road by the Post Office.

Heavy Rain in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-17 06:47:00 to 05-JAN-17 06:47:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELLIOTT CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter near Ponderosa Basin in Mariposa County reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.08 inches.