Following the recent events which produced widespread flooding across the central California Interior, another atmospheric river plunged through the region on March 14 and 15 producing heavy precipitation, flooding and strong winds with several stations measuring gusts exceeding 60 mph. Much of the Sierra Nevada picked up another 3 to 6 inches of liquid precipitation with snow levels above 8500 feet while the adjacent foothills picked up 2 to 4 inches of rainfall while the San Joaquin Valley and West Side Hills generally picked up between 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rainfall.

Flood in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:54:00 to 14-MAR-23 14:54:00 (PST-8)
Location: (MER)CASTLE AFB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported high voltage power lines down on Snelling Rd. between Paloma Rd. and Robinson Ave.

Flood in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 17:29:00 to 14-MAR-23 20:29:00 (PST-8)
Location: HORNITOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported flooding on Hornitos Rd. at Slate Gulch Rd. and Indian Gulch Rd.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-23 01:54:00 to 15-MAR-23 04:54:00 (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 rockslide at the intersection of SR 178 and Democrat Rd.

Heavy Rain in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 15-MAR-23 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CAMP NELSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Ponderosa measured 3.39 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 16-MAR-23 00:15:00 to 18-MAR-23 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MIRACLE HOT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of SR 178 were closed because of mud slides through the canyon.

Flood in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-23 23:00:00 to 16-MAR-23 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MC FARLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Kern County Emergency Manager reported minor flooding near McFarland.

Heavy Snow in KINGS CANYON NP, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 15-MAR-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Charlotte Lake SNOTEL (11961 feet) picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 15-MAR-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Tunnel Guard Station SNOTEL (9000 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 15-MAR-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Wet Meadows SNOTEL (9019 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snowfall.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 09:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 09:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Pigeon Spring measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 09:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 09:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tejon Hills measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in MARIPOSA - MADERA LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 10:40:00 to 14-MAR-23 10:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 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 80 mph.

High Wind in MARIPOSA - MADERA LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:10:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Yosemite Pilot Peak measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:50:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Joaquin Ridge measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 14-MAR-23 12:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Las Yeguas measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 13:13:00 to 14-MAR-23 13:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Twisselman RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 13:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 13:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Pelato Peak measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 13:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 13:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Alcade RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.