Sacramento To Close Natomas, Del Paso FloodgatesJanuary 6, 2017 | Bob MoffittSacramento has 15 levee openings that allow vehicle traffic to pass through on most days. In the event of rising river waters, the city closes some of those floodgate openings.
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.
State Flood Operations Center To Open SaturdayJanuary 6, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Water Resources opened its flood operations center Saturday.
Are You Prepared For The Weekend Storm?January 6, 2017Weather forecasters and local officials are warning residents to prepare for a weekend storm that’s expected to dump heavy rain and snow over the region and cause flooding, power outages and roadway issues such as landslides.
Possible Flooding Prompts Voluntary Evacuation Notices For Some Yuba County Home, Business OwnersJanuary 6, 2017Some residents and business owners in Marysville received voluntary evacuation notices on Thursday.
Sacramento Region Braces For Potential Flooding As River Levels RiseJanuary 5, 2017 | Cody DrabbleRising river levels have raised concerns of potential flooding in the Sacramento region.
Water Releases Scheduled For Nimbus, Folsom Dams January 5, 2017The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to incrementally increase water releases below Nimbus Dam from 3,500 cubic feet per second to 15,000 cubic feet per second Thursday morning.
National Weather Service Places Sierra On Flood Watch Over WeekendJanuary 5, 2017The National Weather Service placed the Sierra on flood watch because of continued heavy weather patterns.
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.
