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The North Bay was also severely impacted by flooding. In Novato, a levee along Novato creek broke, leading to severe inundations up to 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) deep. In total, 3.45 square miles (8.9 km 2) of fields and pastures in Novato were flooded, and SR 37 was shut down for a period of time. [47]
The storms caused record-breaking rainfall totals to be observed in multiple areas, as well as the declaration of states of emergency in multiple counties in Southern California. [3] [4] Wind gusts of hurricane force were observed in San Francisco, along with wind gusts reaching over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) in the Sierra Nevada.
More than 7 inches (180 mm) of rainfall were recorded in the Bay area. [21] Heavy rain forced Game 6 of the 1962 World Series at San Francisco's Candlestick Park to be postponed from its originally scheduled date of October 11 to Monday, October 15.
The Bay Area got hit hard with heavy rains overnight, and while it appeared the most potent part of the recent series of storms was over, it’s not quite time to put away that umbrella.
That’s more than double the 30-year normal rainfall of 3.88 inches for the season to date, and well on the way to approaching the 30-year normal of 10.99 inches for the entire water season that ...
Other record-breaking totals were reported in Lewis Ranch, which recorded 7.04 inches of rain; Leona Valley and Crystal Lake, both of which recorded 6.97 inches; and Mt. Baldy, with 5.84 inches ...
Average annual precipitation Percent Area in U.S. Drought Monitor Categories. The prevailing westerly winds from the oceans also bring moisture, and the northern parts of the state generally receive higher annual rainfall amounts than the south. California's mountain ranges influence the climate as well: moisture-laden air from the west cools ...
Rainfall totals in Northern California from Monday, March 27, 2023, to Wednesday, March 29, 2023. In addition to the rain, hail pounded San Francisco and surrounding neighborhoods.