Satellite image of the storm system that was responsible for the floods, taken on January 4
Cause
Heavy rains, high tide
Meteorological history
Duration
January 3–5, 1982
Flood
Maximum rainfall
~25 inches (640 mm) in the San Lorenzo Valley
Overall effects
Fatalities
33
Injuries
≥50
Damage
$280 million (1982 USD)
Areas affected
San Francisco Bay Area
Houses destroyed
231
In a three-day period on January 3–5, 1982, significant flooding occurred in the San Francisco Bay area due to a significant storm system which impacted the area. Widespread rainfall amounts of over 6 inches (150 mm) fell, triggering flooding, with portions of Marin County receiving up to 16 inches (410 mm) of rain and the San Lorenzo Valley receiving up to 25 inches (640 mm). Many homes and communities were isolated due to the flooding and landslides which took place across the Bay area, primarily in Santa Cruz and Marin counties. In the affected areas, thousands of evacuations were initiated, and phone service was unavailable for several days. Additionally, many people were unemployed after damaged businesses were inaccessible. As a result of the floods, 33 people were killed, and $280 million in damages occurred. Additionally, 150,000 people lost power in the region, and over 7,500 homes and businesses were damaged, with more than 250 destroyed. The event was considered one of the worst storms in the region's history.[1]
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