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.
EnvironmentEvacuation Notice Lifted For Wilton ResidentsFebruary 10, 2017UPDATE 10:48 p.m. Feb. 11: The evacuation and shelter-in-place notice has been lifted for Wilton residents.
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.
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.
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.
EnvironmentHeavy Rain, Heavy Snow In Northern CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems will move through Northern California Thursday through Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued more than 10 warnings, watches and advisories.
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.