 GOES-West satellite view of the bomb cyclone impacting California on February 4 | |
| Date | February 4–7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | California |
| Cause | Atmospheric river associated with an Extratropical cyclone |
| Deaths | 9[1] |
| Property damage | ~3 billion[2] |
In early February 2024, two atmospheric rivers brought extensive flooding, intense winds, and power outages to portions of California. 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.[5][6] Widespread landslides occurred as a result of the storms, as well as multiple rivers overflowing due to the excessive rainfall.[7] Stormchaser Reed Timmer stated that "Biblical flooding" was possible throughout California during the atmospheric river.[8]
- ^ Childs, Jan Wesner; Breslin, Sean (February 7, 2024). "California Storm: At Least Nine Dead; Long Cleanup Ahead". Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3.22.24-MDD-request-for-early-Feb.-storms.pdf
- ^ "Southern California sees record-setting rain totals | abc7.com". abc7.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "California storm full coverage: State of emergency declared as atmospheric river brings 'potentially historic' flood threat". Yahoo News. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Hurricane-force gusts topped 100 mph in Bay Area during rare storm". KRON4. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Wind Gusts Topped 100 MPH In Marins Coastal Mountains". San Rafael, CA Patch. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "'1-in-1,000 year rain' event: State of emergency due to floods, mudslides in California: Updates". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Timmer, Reed (February 4, 2024). "CAT 5 - California Biblical Flooding possible Today". YouTube. California: @ReedTimmerWx. Archived from the original (YouTube video) on February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.