The Disastrous Southern California and Central Arizona Floods, Flash Floods, and Mudslides of February 1980. A Report to the Administrator

摘要

From February 13 through 21, 1980, a series of heavy rainstorms produced flash floods and widespread flooding in many areas of Southern California and Central Arizona. Southern California also was plagued by mudslides caused by the persistent heavy rains. A disaster survey team, formed on February 21, visited the affected areas during the week of February 24 to review the NOAA Weather and Flood Warning System. The purpose of the review was to determine the effectiveness of the NOAA System and to recommend improvements for the future if deficiencies were found.