Potent atmospheric river bringing heavy rain, strong southerly winds, and storm surge issues. This AR is following a normal to slightly above normal 3 month period, meaning the grounds were saturated.

Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 08:10:00 to 08-JAN-17 09:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: SHILOH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Shiloh flooded at 101 N. Northbound on ramp from central Windsor closed.

Flood in MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 00:44:00 to 08-JAN-17 01:44:00 (PST-8)
Location: (MRY)MONTEREY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to four feet of standing water at Casa Verde Road and SR 1N.

High Wind in EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 07-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree fell on woman in high wind. Woman died at scene.
Http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Woman-killed-by-falling-tree-on-stormy-San-Ramon-10842553.php.

Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 07:21:00 to 08-JAN-17 08:21:00 (PST-8)
Location: SANTA ROSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freeway shutdown at Hwy 101N due to flooding.

Flood in MARIN, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 08:10:00 to 08-JAN-17 09:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: CARTE MADERA
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water breached the bank at Corte Madera and is up to buildings.

Flood in MARIN, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 08:10:00 to 08-JAN-17 09:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: SAN RAFAEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sea water breached San Rafael Marina and flooded parking lot.

Flood in NAPA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 08:32:00 to 08-JAN-17 09:32:00 (PST-8)
Location: UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Brook wood Drive flooded near Brook wood Creek. Road closed until next week.

Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 08:32:00 to 08-JAN-17 09:32:00 (PST-8)
Location: PENNGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Adobe Road at Petaluma Hilla Road in Penngrove flooded, not passable.

Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 09:17:00 to 08-JAN-17 10:17:00 (PST-8)
Location: MARK WEST SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Creek flooding roadway at Mark West Springs Rd and Fox Hunt Ln.

Flood in NAPA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 10:49:00 to 08-JAN-17 11:49:00 (PST-8)
Location: KRUG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Deer Park Road between HWY 29 and Silverado Trail closed due to flooding. Yountville Cross road also impacted.

Heavy Rain in SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 13:53:00 to 08-JAN-17 14:53:00 (PST-8)
Location: MORGAN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation 1.78 inches measured since 8 AM. Widespread minor flooding in Morgan Hill.

Debris Flow in SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-17 03:38:00 to 09-JAN-17 05:38:00 (PST-8)
Location: SHARP PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pacifica Police department confirms, northbound lane is closed on highway 1 in Pacifica due to a landslide.

Debris Flow in SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-17 06:33:00 to 09-JAN-17 08:33:00 (PST-8)
Location: WATSONVILLE MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mud 5 feet deep covering half road at Buena Vista Rd and Larken Valley Rd.

Debris Flow in SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-17 08:55:00 to 09-JAN-17 10:55:00 (PST-8)
Location: MISSION SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large slide onto Hwy 17 north bound lanes closed.

Flash Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 03:30:00 to 08-JAN-17 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PENNGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Willow Brook at Penngrove Park stream gage rose above major flood stage.

Flash Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 08-JAN-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gage on Sonoma Creek at Kenwood exceeded flood stage between 7 and 8 am PST.

Flash Flood in SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 08:15:00 to 08-JAN-17 16:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Mark West Creek stream gauge at Mirabel Heights exceeded flood stage starting at 8:15 am on January 8.

Debris Flow in MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 08-JAN-17 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LUCIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Anderson Peak Rain Gauge reported one hour rain rates of 0.75 which met predefined rates necessary for debris flows.

Flash Flood in SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 16:30:00 to 08-JAN-17 19:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: MORGAN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials reported widespread flooding due to runoff from heavy rain.

Flash Flood in MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-17 23:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CARMEL VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Levee breach on the Carmel river near Paso Hondo in Carmel Valley village. Inundation from the levee breach impacted 20 to 30 homes. Swift water rescue underway.

Flood in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
From 07-JAN-17 07:30:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CURTNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Localized flooding and intermittent heavy rains on Highway 880 at Mission Blvd exit caused fatal crash taking life of female driver.