A deep moisture plume moved through central California on February 13 and 14 as a strong low pressure system approached the area. Heavy rainfall and strong southerly winds impacted the area as this moisture moved through the area. Several reports of winds gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported and snow levels rose to near 9000 feet which resulted in widespread flooding in the area and several road closures from flooding and debris flows were reported. A strong cold front pushed through the area during the morning of February 15 which resulted in snow levels plummeting to around 5000 feet. Thunderstorms broke out in the colder and unstable post-frontal airmass and several reports of small hail were observed in the San Joaquin Valley. In addition, a small EF 0 tornado briefly touched down n ear Yosemite Lakes and funnel clouds were observed in the San Joaquin Valley. A colder system moved into the area on February 16 and snow levels lowered further down to 1500 feet. Low elevation snowfall on February 16 and 17 resulted in numerous road closures and travel delays and there were several reports of 10 to 20 inches of new snowfall reported in the Southern Sierra Nevada between the evening of February 15 and the evening of February 17. Rainfall totals between February 13 and February 17 were generally between 3 and 7 inches of liquid precipitation in the higher elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada with 2 to 5 inches in the adjacent foothills. Much of the San Joaquin Valley picked up between a half inch and an inch and a half of rainfall during this period while the Tehachapi Mountains generally picked up between 1 to 2 inches of liquid precipitation during the 5 day period.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 16-FEB-19 21:00:00 to 17-FEB-19 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Horse Meadow SNOTEL picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snow.

Flood in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-FEB-19 12:01:00 to 13-FEB-19 15:01:00 (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 the westbound lanes on State Route 140 near Bull Creek near Briceburg were completely covered with debris due to heavy rain.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 10:37:00 to 14-FEB-19 13:37:00 (PST-8)
Location: HAVILAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported 4 feet of roadway on Caliente-Bodfish Road were washed away.

Flood in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 12:24:00 to 14-FEB-19 15:24:00 (PST-8)
Location: CATHEYS VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on State Route 140 near Hornitos Road on both lanes.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 15:06:00 to 14-FEB-19 21:06:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported blocked culverts and roadway completely flooded on Lake Isabella Blvd. at Elizabeth Morris Road.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 20:55:00 to 14-FEB-19 23:55:00 (PST-8)
Location: HURON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported State Route 269 was closed north of State Route 198 due to heavy rainfall which flooded the road.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-19 14:03:00 to 15-FEB-19 16:03:00 (PST-8)
Location: (FAT) AIR TERMINAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video obtained through social media indicated flooding at the intersection of Peach Ave. and Olive Ave. in Fresno.

High Wind in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 13-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 13-FEB-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Crane Flat RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-19 14:49:00 to 15-FEB-19 17:49:00 (PST-8)
Location: NAVELENCIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported 6 to 8 inches of water rushing over the roadway on State Route 180 near Cove Ave.

High Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-FEB-19 14:27:00 to 13-FEB-19 14:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Panoche Road RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

Flood in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-19 16:19:00 to 15-FEB-19 19:19:00 (PST-8)
Location: EXETER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported one foot of water covering the left lane of eastbound State Route 198 just west of Exeter Blvd.

High Wind in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-FEB-19 12:11:00 to 13-FEB-19 12:11:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Grapevine CHP weigh station measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.

Funnel Cloud in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-19 13:40:00 to 15-FEB-19 13:40:00 (PST-8)
Location: SANGER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media posts of a funnel cloud in Sanger at 1340 PST.

High Wind in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 06:52:00 to 14-FEB-19 06:52:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Mount Tom RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 93 mph.

Funnel Cloud in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-19 13:45:00 to 15-FEB-19 13:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: LATON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported a funnel cloud on State Highway 43 between Hanford and Selma.

High Wind in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 11:10:00 to 14-FEB-19 11:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

Hail in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-19 16:20:00 to 17-FEB-19 16:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: BUTTONWILLOW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Facebook posts indicating penny sized hail in Buttonwillow. Time estimate was based on radar.

High Wind in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 14-FEB-19 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Crane Flat RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 76 mph.

Tornado in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-FEB-19 09:45:00 to 15-FEB-19 09:50:00 (PST-8)
Location: KNOWLES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An EF 0 tornado near Yosemite Lakes was determined by video and pictures posted on Facebook.

High Wind in S SIERRA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 11:00:00 to 14-FEB-19 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Penon Blanco measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

Debris Flow in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 13-FEB-19 09:00:00 to 13-FEB-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MILO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Tulare County Emergency Manager reported a mudslide at the intersection of Bear Creek Road and Balch Park Road.

High Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 04:20:00 to 14-FEB-19 04:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Alcalde RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-FEB-19 12:31:00 to 14-FEB-19 12:31:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The APRS station in Taft reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.