A major winter storm in mid-January brought widespread rain, heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, flooding and significant mountain travel impacts. Thunderstorms developed on January 14, producing funnel clouds and a tornado in Sacramento County. Downed trees and roadway flooding were also reported.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 20:23:00 to 15-JAN-23 06:23:00 (PST-8)
Location: ORANGEVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on southbound Hazel Ave.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 22:06:00 to 15-JAN-23 10:06:00 (PST-8)
Location: AUBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans District 3 reported closure of Highway 49 at Lincoln Way to the American River Confluence due to a Rockslide.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 15-JAN-23 12:06:00 to 15-JAN-23 20:06:00 (PST-8)
Location: NEED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported closure of Dillard Road on and off ramps at Highway 99 due to roadway flooding of Dillard Road.

Flood in SAN JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA
From 15-JAN-23 17:15:00 to 16-JAN-23 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ACAMPO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

San Joaquin OES reported significant flooding at Arbor Mobile Home Park in Acampo resulting in evacuations of residents.

Flood in BUTTE, CALIFORNIA
From 15-JAN-23 18:45:00 to 17-JAN-23 18:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: DAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Glenn County OES and broadcast media reported flooding on Ord Ferry Road due to flooding of the Sacramento River. Glenn County preemptively closed the road January 13 due to Sacramento River at Ord Ferry forecast point forecast to rise above flood stage. Flood stage was exceeded at 0600 this morning.

Funnel Cloud in AMADOR, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 14:25:00 to 14-JAN-23 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: IONE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a funnel cloud near Ione.

Tornado in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 14:00:00 to 14-JAN-23 14:02:00 (PST-8)
Location: CLAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief, weak tornado touched down and caused damage to 3 residences along Kirkwood Street to the east of Herald. Roof damage to two garages was observed. An RV shelter and dog kennels were lifted up off the ground and sustained damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 09:22:00 to 14-JAN-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported 3 powerline poles down with lines on the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUBA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 10:08:00 to 14-JAN-23 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Location: RACKERBY
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported downed trees into power lines on La Porte Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 10:11:00 to 14-JAN-23 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHICO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large pine tree down across both lanes of SR 99 just north of East 1st Ave.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-23 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans reported closures of Highway 50 and Interstate 80, as well as other mountain highways due to heavy snow. Ski resorts reported multiple feet of snow from January 13-17, 2023. UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported 54.7 inches, Bear Valley resort reported 69 inches, Boreal Ski Resort reported 59 inches, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort reported 74 inches, Kirkwood Ski Resort reported 71 inches, Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort reported 63 inches, Soda Springs Ski Resort reported 59 inches, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort reported 53 inches, and Caltrans reported 38 inches at Kingvale for storm total snowfall.

Heavy Snow in MT SHASTA/WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center estimated 1 to 4 feet of storm total snow over the Lassen Area and western Plumas County.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 05:08:00 to 13-JAN-23 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: AUBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans and CHP Auburn reported a rockslide on SR-49 east of Auburn. SR-49 is closed from the North Fork American River Bridge to Borland St and Lincoln Way.

Flood in YOLO, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 17:42:00 to 14-JAN-23 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ESPARTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported roadway flooding on highways 23 and 86A.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 18:06:00 to 14-JAN-23 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BRIDGE HOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding from heavy rain at Scott Road and Latrobe Road.

Flood in SAN JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 18:15:00 to 14-JAN-23 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CLEMENTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported northbound and southbound lanes flooded along Clements Road near Brandt Road.

Flood in AMADOR, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JAN-23 22:25:00 to 14-JAN-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WAITS STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a creek flowing across Latrobe Road leading to roadway flooding.

Flood in BUTTE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 02:10:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: JONESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reports numerous roads closed across Butte County due to roadway flooding, including SR 70 from Jarbo Gap to SR 89, Central House from SR 70 to Lone Tree, and SR 162 in multiple locations.

Flood in SUTTER, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 02:10:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: ENCINAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported multiple roads closed across Sutter County due to roadway flooding.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEL PASO HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported roadway flooding of 3 lanes.

Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 10:30:00 to 14-JAN-23 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: RED BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Eastbound highway 36 was closed by Baker Road for about an hour. Red Bluff Airport received 0.42 inches of rain between 9 and 10 am, and 0.97 inches over 6 hours.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 10:44:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:44:00 (PST-8)
Location: NORTH HIGHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported 1 foot of water in both lanes of Watt Avenue.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 11:00:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: NORTH HIGHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported roadway flooding with water levels halfway up the vehicles.

Flood in YOLO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 11:04:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:04:00 (PST-8)
Location: DUNNIGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported Highway 99 at County Road 4 had roadway flooding and erosion causing the road to be closed.

Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 11:20:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: VINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported multiple locations of roadway flooding including SR 99 between South Ave and Singer Creek.

Flood in SAN JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 11:37:00 to 14-JAN-23 20:37:00 (PST-8)
Location: WAGNER HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of roadway flooding by CHP in Stockton including northbound Interstate 5 on March offramp and southbound interstate 5 at Crosstown Freeway.

Flood in AMADOR, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 12:06:00 to 14-JAN-23 22:06:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELECTRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported stream overflowing at Clinton Road and Butte Mountain Road.

Flood in YOLO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 12:30:00 to 14-JAN-23 23:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans District 3 reported closure of Highway 16 between Madison and Esparto due to flooding.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 12:32:00 to 15-JAN-23 16:32:00 (PST-8)
Location: FORESTHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Placer County Sheriff reported closure of Mosquito Ridge Road at mile 7 due to erosion from runoff and heavy rain.

Flood in CALAVERAS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 13:00:00 to 14-JAN-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CALAVERITAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

CHP reported roadway flooding at Mountain Ranch Road and De Moss Lane.

Flood in YOLO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 14:00:00 to 14-JAN-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DUNNIGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans Distict 3 reported the closure of Interstate 505 from Interstate 5 to County Road 19 due to flooding.

Flood in EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 14:23:00 to 14-JAN-23 22:23:00 (PST-8)
Location: FAIRPLAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported water rushing over the roadway on Grizzly Flat Road where a portion of the roadway gave way.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 14:25:00 to 14-JAN-23 18:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Placer County Sheriff reported a large boulder and small mudslide in the roadway on Taylor Road near Highway 193.

Flood in EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 15:25:00 to 15-JAN-23 10:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: LATROBE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported closure of Latrobe Road due to flooding and the roadway deteriorated underwater.

Flood in SAN JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 15:35:00 to 15-JAN-23 06:35:00 (PST-8)
Location: URGON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported the closure of Woodbridge Road east of Highway 99 due to flooding.

Flood in NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 16:00:00 to 15-JAN-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ROUGH AND READY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding 6 inches deep at Rough and Ready Highway and Hard Rock Road.

Flood in EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 16:12:00 to 15-JAN-23 09:12:00 (PST-8)
Location: DIAMOND SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported roadway flooding multiple inches deep in Diamond Springs.

Flood in GLENN, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 16:43:00 to 15-JAN-23 06:43:00 (PST-8)
Location: ARTOIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans District 3 reported the closure of southbound Interstate 5 at Road 39 due to flooding.

Flood in PLACER, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 18:00:00 to 15-JAN-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SHERIDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Placer County Sheriff reported significant roadway flooding with a vehicle stuck in the water on Highway 65 at Riosa Road.

Flood in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-JAN-23 20:07:00 to 15-JAN-23 08:07:00 (PST-8)
Location: MC CONNELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding in the left lane of northbound highway 99 at Grant Line Road.