Heavy Rain Raises Flood Concerns In YosemiteJanuary 4, 2017 | Rich IbarraHeavy rain through this week is raising the possibility of flooding in Yosemite National Park. This could cause the park to close. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region Red Cross Workers Deployed To TexasJune 7, 2016 | Steve MilneAn American Red Cross worker from the Sacramento area is among the hundreds of volunteers helping people in Texas recover from last week's destructive flash flooding. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Miracle March' Storms Bring More Snow, Rain To CaliforniaMarch 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems are forecast to bring heavy rain, snow and potential flooding to about 19 counties in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Storms Prompt Releases From Folsom Reservoir, Local FloodingMarch 7, 2016 | Amy QuintonStorms bring local flooding, debris flows, and prompt increased releases from Folsom Reservoir.
EnvironmentScientists Say Levees Can Increase Flood Risk And Long-Term DamageFebruary 9, 2016 | Amy QuintonPeople living behind levees on flood plains may not be as well-protected from flood damage as they might think. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Now Holding Back WaterJanuary 27, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe new Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway is holding back water in Folsom Lake for the first time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists Flood Almond Orchards To Restore Groundwater in CaliforniaJanuary 20, 2016 | Amy QuintonUC Davis scientists are flooding almond orchards this winter in an effort to restore depleted aquifers in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFEMA: El Niño Increases Flooding, Landslide Risk In CaliforniaDecember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency released plans Wednesday to manage the potential problems from El Niño in California, such as flooding and landslides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOfficials Warn Californians To Buy Flood InsuranceOctober 28, 2015 | Ben BradfordWhile Californians hope El Niño will bring some relief from the drought this winter, it may also cause major flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Government Goes To Schoolkids With Message Of Flood ProtectionOctober 19, 2015 | Bob MoffittThere are flood-preparedness events across the state of California this week. One asks children to take some lessons home to their parents.
