Winter Storm Strikes California and Western States

(09/01/08)

• Immediately, 1 ? million were left without power in California. • The huge storm also cut power to residents of Washington and Oregon. • A Levee broke in Fernley, Nevada, flooding 400 home with ice water • Flights were canceled. • Thousands were evacuated. • Huge traffic jams were common. • Flash flood warnings were in effect for much of Southern California on Saturday, January 5. • Thousands of residents in Southern California were also ordered to evacuate in anticipation of mudslides. • Avalanche warning were posted in the Central Nevada Mountains, which received up to 11 feet of snow.    Click here to download a PowerPoint Presentation with more details on this Event