Avalanche Buries Mountain Highway Between Reno, Lake TahoeFebruary 22, 2017(AP) - Another winter storm dumped record-breaking rain on Reno and pummeled the Sierra Nevada with 3 feet of snow on Tuesday, triggering an avalanche that buried a major highway near Lake Tahoe.
Farmers Wary Of Too Much Water From Weather Ruining CropsFebruary 22, 2017 | Bob MoffittSome farmers are watching and waiting to see how their fruit and nut trees handle ground that is soaked by water, but some said they have seen this before. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMaintaining Levees — Who's In Charge?February 22, 2017As aging levees across the Sacramento region continue to pose a flood risk, environmental reporter Amy Quinton provides an update on who’s inspecting and maintain them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingEnvironmentEvacuations Lifted For Yuba, Sutter Counties, Crews Stabilize Breached Levee Near MantecaFebruary 21, 2017 | Steve MilneOne of the spillway gates on the Don Pedro Reservoir remains open Tuesday. More snow and scattered rains are expected for the Sierra and Sacramento region in the coming days. Meanwhile, most evacuations for Yuba and Sutter county have been lifted.
Storm Resources Page: Preparation, Warnings, Road ClosuresFebruary 20, 2017Recent storms have pummeled parts of Northern California, causing mudslides, flooding and wind damage. CapRadio has compiled a list of resource links for the latest storm updates.
Historic Masonic Hall In Reno Under Inspection After Officials Notice Storm DamageFebruary 20, 2017 | Ky PlaskonHeavy rain, snow and wind this year has taken a heavy toll on one of the oldest buildings in Reno. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingEnvironmentFlood Warning For Dry Creek Area In Rio Linda; Evac Order Remains South Of MantecaFebruary 20, 2017UPDATE 10:50 p.m.: Sacramento OES has issued a voluntary evacuation warning for the Dry Creek area in Rio Linda. The levee breach in San Joaquin County is halted, but evacuation orders are still in place. Truckee CHP says I-80 westbound is open. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPowerful Storm Begins To Move Into CaliforniaFebruary 17, 2017UPDATE 8:15 p.m.: SMUD says just under 3,000 people were still without electricity Friday evening after storms knocked out power to more than 74,000 people earlier in the day. The weather is expected to ease Saturday, then worsen Monday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSpillway Updates From Lake OrovilleFebruary 10, 2017The state is considering opening an emergency spillway on the Oroville Dam this Saturday for the first time in history. Bob Moffitt is in Oroville and joins Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Storms To Hit Northern CaliforniaFebruary 8, 2017Flood warnings and wind advisories are still in effect as another powerful storm is expected to move into Northern California Thursday.
