Nearly Entire Month of Rain Hits Northern California City in One Day
Summary
A strong storm brought almost a whole month’s worth of rain to Davis, California, in just one day. This heavy rain is unusual in May for Northern California and caused sharp temperature drops and locally heavy showers, which raised flood risks.Key Facts
- Davis, California, received nearly a month’s typical rain in a single day.
- The storm came from a slow-moving low-pressure system causing thunderstorms and showers.
- Average May rainfall in Davis is about 0.73 inches; parts of the city saw up to one inch in 15 minutes.
- Temperatures dropped about 20 degrees Fahrenheit during the storm.
- The event is rare and may be close to a “1-in-1000 year” rain event based on some unofficial weather station reports.
- Such heavy rain is unusual in late spring; Northern California normally has most rain in the winter months.
- The National Weather Service warned that isolated storms with heavy rain, lightning, hail, and even weak tornadoes might continue briefly.
- Davis is located about 15 miles west of Sacramento in the Sacramento Valley, a dry and agricultural region.
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