Washoe County Declares State Of Emergency Through MondayJanuary 6, 2017 | Ky PlaskonA series of storms approaches that could flood the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, residential and industrial areas where 25,000 people live and work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
An Atmospheric River, Or A Pineapple Express, ExplainedJanuary 6, 2017Northern California is bracing for a heavy storm system that is expected to cause flooding across the region. This is a special type of storm, an atmospheric river, that is often referred to as a Pineapple Express.
EnvironmentStudy: California Should Leave National Flood Insurance ProgramDecember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new analysis by UC Davis scientists shows California would be better off running its own flood insurance program, rather than participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Rainy Season Begins; Wildfires Increase Risk of Flash FloodingOctober 24, 2016 | Amy QuintonFive years of drought exacerbated wildfires across California. Fire and flood agencies say those burned areas now have an increased risk of flash flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flash Flood Warning Issued For Colusa, Lake, Yolo CountiesNovember 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe National Weather service has canceled a flash flood warning for Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties for Monday afternoon. A "flash flood watch" remains in effect until 8 p.m. for the burn areas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Progress Hard To Come By On Feather River Levee ProjectMay 4, 2015 | Bob MoffittConstruction is a month behind schedule. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
NorCal Counties Prep For Storm FloodingFebruary 5, 2015 | Bob MoffittWith rain on the way, many northern California counties have made sand and sand bags available for people use in case rivers and streams flood.
EnvironmentResearch of Atmospheric Rivers Key To Understanding California's Water SupplyFebruary 3, 2015 | Amy QuintonA team of scientists is launching state-of-the-art equipment by air and sea to study “atmospheric rivers.” The storms play a huge role in California’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$158 Million In President Obama's Budget For Valley Flood ControlFebruary 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittPresident Obama has proposed a budget for next year that includes ten projects between Hamilton City and Bakersfield.
California Still At Risk Of Floods During DroughtOctober 22, 2014 | Amy QuintonIf a flood were to hit Twitchell Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta it would threaten much of California’s water supply. It’s why emergency management agencies are holding flood-fighting exercises during a drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
