A strong Pacific storm system moved through central California on March 2. Light precipitation began ahead of the storm during the evening of March 1 then became moderate to locally heavy during the morning of March 2. As a cold front pushed through the area during the late morning and early afternoon hours, thunderstorms developed in the cooler post-frontal airmass producing areas of flooding as well as a small tornado near Mendota which caused minor roof damage to a few homes. Between 1 and 3 inches of liquid precipitation fell across most of the Southern Sierra Nevada. Snow levels were above 8000 feet for much of the event, but lowered to around 5000 feet behind the cold front on Tuesday afternoon. Much of the San Joaquin Valley and Kern County Mountains picked up half an inch to an inch of rain and the Kern County Deserts generally picked up between a tenth to a half an inch of rainfall. The storm moved east of the area by the morning of March 3.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 14:17:00 to 02-MAR-19 16:17:00 (PST-8)
Location: FRIANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on North Friant Rd. at the intersection of North Fork Rd.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 15:15:00 to 02-MAR-19 17:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: SANGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Sanger measured 1.5 inches of rainfall between 1415 PST AND 1545 PST and reported extensive roadway flooding in Sanger.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 15:58:00 to 02-MAR-19 17:58:00 (PST-8)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding at the intersection of State Route 180 and Newmark Ave. in Sanger.

Flood in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 16:08:00 to 02-MAR-19 19:08:00 (PST-8)
Location: MORMON BAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported water over the roadway at the intersection of Mormon Bar Crossing and Ben Hur Rd. in Mariposa.

Funnel Cloud in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 12:05:00 to 02-MAR-19 12:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: CROMIR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A funnel cloud was spotted 5 miles west of Mendota and was shared on Twitter and on media.

Tornado in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 12:15:00 to 02-MAR-19 12:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: MENDOTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey determined an EF0 tornado estimated at 70 mph with a path length of 300 yards and a width of 10 yards damaged three roofs between Valenzuela St. and the corner of San Pedro St. and Oxnard St. The time was confirmed from residents videos shared with NWS.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 13:25:00 to 02-MAR-19 13:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: KISMET
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several social media reports and images of several downed trees and broken branches at Road 28 just north of Ave. 21 1/2.

Debris Flow in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 15:40:00 to 02-MAR-19 17:40:00 (PST-8)
Location: BELMONT AVENUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported small trees and debris going across North Piedra Rd and Avocado Lake Park Dr. at 1540 PST.

Debris Flow in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 16:18:00 to 02-MAR-19 20:18:00 (PST-8)
Location: BRICEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported mud, rocks and dirt on State Route 140 at Ferguson Slide Bridge near Briceburg at 1618 PST.

Debris Flow in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 16:49:00 to 02-MAR-19 18:49:00 (PST-8)
Location: CAMP NELSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported rocks and boulders on State Route 190 near Pier Point. Water was also flowing across the roadway.

Debris Flow in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 19:04:00 to 02-MAR-19 21:04:00 (PST-8)
Location: KAWEAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported tree limbs, boulders and other debris in the roadway on State Route 198 in front of the Totem Market in Three Rivers.

Debris Flow in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-19 21:29:00 to 02-MAR-19 23:29:00 (PST-8)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a mudslide across the entire roadway on MacDonough Ave. northeast of Sanger.