[californiadisasters] On This Date In CA Weather History (April 16)

2006: 18" of snow fell at Donner Memorial State Park.

1996: An F0 tornado touched down 9 miles west of Fresno.
Small hail also fell in association with this thunderstorm causing $600,000 in crop damage, mainly to grapes.
Heavy rain fell in the city of Fresno, stranding motorists in cars.
One report had as much as 0.73" of rain falling in just 25 minutes!

1976: Strong storm winds reached gale force along the San Diego County coast. 85 mph gusts at Mt. Laguna.
Severe damage occurred at Oceanside Harbor Pier.
Trees were downed and boats were ripped from moorings.

Source: NWS Hanford, Reno, & San Diego

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