A strong and very moist upper low pressure system approached the central California coast on March 5. This system pulled up a deep fetch of moisture of sub-tropical origin which pushed into the area during the evening of March 5 then stalled over the southern portion of central California during the morning of March 6 as a strong southwest upper jet was overhead. This resulted in widespread heavy precipitation over Kern County with moderate to locally heavy precipitation further north over an already saturated ground producing widespread flooding, debris flows, rock slides and mud slides across the area. Several roads were closed as a result of the flooding. Thunderstorms broke out during the afternoon producing additional moderate to locally heavy rainfall. Much of the Southern Sierra Nevada picked up between 2 and 4 inches of liquid precipitation with the snow level running between 8000 and 8500 feet for much of the event. Between 1 to 3 inches of rain fell in the adjacent foothills and across the Kern County Mountains. Kelso Creek to the southeast of Lake Isabella filled up that a potential levee breach led to an evacuation of the communities of Weldon Valley Ranchos, Valley Estates and Power Tracts within the town of Kelso Creek. State Route 178 was closed in Kern Canyon for two days due to a rock slide. Much of the San Joaquin Valley and Kern County Deserts picked up between a half inch and an inch of rain while locally heavier amounts fell in the south end of the San Joaquin Valley and across the Indian Wells Valley, and as a result road flooding was widespread in Kern County.

High Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 17:20:00 to 06-MAR-19 17:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Alcalde RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 11:02:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: (BFL)MEADOWS FIELD AP
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 West China Grade Loop and Airport Dr.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 05:46:00 to 06-MAR-19 11:46:00 (PST-8)
Location: ONYX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a rock slide covering the traffic lanes on State Route 178 at Walker Pass.

Flash Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 07:24:00 to 06-MAR-19 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HAVILAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported several roads were completely washed out by heavy rainfall in Havilah.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 06-MAR-19 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DI GIORGIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Kern County Officials reported Tejon Highway closed between Panama Rd. and Mountain View Rd. 5N Arvin.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 06-MAR-19 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Kern County officials closed Panama Rd. between Malaga Rd. and Habecker Rd. in Lamont due to flooding.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 06:11:00 to 06-MAR-19 09:11:00 (PST-8)
Location: TAFT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

California Highway Patrol reported a large amount of water and mud across the roadway on Western Minerals Rd. near Hazelton.

Flash Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 07:24:00 to 06-MAR-19 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported southbound State Route 178 was completely washed out south of the Elizabeth Norris Blvd. intersection.

Flood in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 14:22:00 to 06-MAR-19 16:22:00 (PST-8)
Location: DELHI
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 Canal Dr. and South Ave. in Delhi.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 06:54:00 to 08-MAR-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ALTA SIERRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a rock slide on State Route 155 between Aldercreek Campground and Greenhorn Summit.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-MAR-19 21:10:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: VENOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on one lane of northbound State Route 99 at Wilson Rd. in Bakersfield.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 14:30:00 to 06-MAR-19 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kern County Emergency Manager reported Sierra Way was closed between State Route 178 and Hanning Flat due to flooding.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 08:04:00 to 06-MAR-19 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported Lake Isabella Blvd. completely flooded with water and mud near Elizabeth Norris Rd.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 00:50:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on San Emideo St. in Lamont.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 08:34:00 to 08-MAR-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WOFFORD HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a creek over flowing across Sierra Vista Dr. in Wofford Heights and a mudslide was completely covering propane tanks.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 02:29:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: OILDALE
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 Roberts Ln. and Hart St. in Bakersfield.

Flood in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 14:48:00 to 06-MAR-19 16:48:00 (PST-8)
Location: BALLICO
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 Looney Rd. and East Ave.

Debris Flow in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 18:30:00 to 06-MAR-19 22:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: INDIAN SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported State Route 41 was closed between State Route 145 and Road 200 due to a large boulder blocking the roadway.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 03:53:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Lake Isabella Blvd. northeast of Erskine Creek Rd.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 07:48:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PENTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported State Route 166 was closed from Basic School Rd. to State Route 33 in Maricopa due to flooding.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 04:35:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: TEHACHAPI MTN VLY AP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported approximately four inches of water across Highline Rd. between Turf St. and South Dennison Rd. in Tehachapi.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 07:51:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BODFISH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooded with water, debris and trees at the intersection of Bodfish Canyon Rd. and Lake Isabella Blvd.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 05:27:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BLACKWELLS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported three vehicles stuck in water and unable to move near the intersection of State Route 33 and State Route 46.

Flood in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 15:11:00 to 06-MAR-19 17:11:00 (PST-8)
Location: LIVINGSTON
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 Westside Blvd. and Washington Blvd.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 08:01:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GLENNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported State Route 155 and Granite Rd. in Glennville closed due to a mudslide and rock slide in the area.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 05:37:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: (BFL)MEADOWS FIELD AP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on Norris Rd. near the intersection of Knudsen Dr.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 15:30:00 to 06-MAR-19 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RIBIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Kern County officials closed South Edison Rd. from Digirogio Rd. to Mountain View Rd. in Lamont due to flooding.

Flash Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 16:53:00 to 06-MAR-19 20:53:00 (PST-8)
Location: DI GIORGIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported Tejon Highway completely washed out south of Mountain View Rd. in Lamont.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 06:28:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHEROKEE STRIP
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 7th Standard Rd. and State Route 43 in Shafter.

Flood in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 15:57:00 to 06-MAR-19 17:57:00 (PST-8)
Location: EXETER PRUNER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported Outside Creek was overflowing onto State Route 137 between Tulare and Lindsay.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 07:09:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WELDON
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 Kelso Creek Rd. and Kelso Valley Rd. south of Weldon.

Funnel Cloud in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 13:50:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DAULTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser filmed a funnel cloud 9 miles northeast of Madera and shared with broadcast media and NWS.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 07:12:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: OLD RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported the westbound lane of State Route 119 flooded for two miles west of the intersection of Buena Vista Rd.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 05-MAR-19 23:27:00 to 08-MAR-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEMOCRAT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large boulders in both lanes blocking State Route 178 at Democrat Blvd.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 08:07:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CLARAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Kern County superintendent of schools reported roadway flooding on Walker Basin Rd. and Caliente Creek Rd.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 02:59:00 to 06-MAR-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LEBEC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported rocks in the traffic lanes if Interstate 5 at the intersection of Fort Tejon Rd. near Lebec.

Flood in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 08:26:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: EAST POTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding on East Putnam Ave. in Porterville.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 03:02:00 to 07-MAR-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GARLOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported about a foot of water, mud and debris covering the roadway at the intersection of Redrock-Randsburg Rd. and Garlock Rd.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 08:53:00 to 06-MAR-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHEROKEE STRIP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported the intersection of 7th Standard Rd. and Creek Rd. was completely flooded.

Debris Flow in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-MAR-19 03:32:00 to 07-MAR-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KERNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a rock slide in the area of Burlando Rd. and Kernville Rd. in Kernville.