The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a series of Flood Warnings for areas around northeastern California and western Nevada as an atmospheric river is forecast to continue bringing heavy rainfall to the region through late tonight.
A Flood Watch is in effect for a portion of northeast California, including Lassen, eastern Plumas and eastern Sierra Counties.
Total rainfall of 2-4 inches is expected east of Highway 395 and 4-6 inches are forecast west of Highway 395 in Northeast California.
Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. Significant rises on rivers, small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and near river and creek channels should be moved to safety.
Rock falls in canyons and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving conditions.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
This morning CalTrans reported multiple slides and debris flows in and around the Dixie Burn scar especially impacting Highway 70.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Chester, Almanor, Prattville, Lake Almanor West, Lake Almanor, Country Club, Canyondam, East Shore, Caribou, Seneca, Belden,
Twain, Paxton, Indian Falls, Bald Eagle Mountain, Tobin, Crescent Mills, Storrie, Keddie and Greenville.
Stretches of Highway 36, Highway 70, and Highway 89 in and around the Dixie Burn Scar.
This includes the following streams and drainages…
Mill Creek, Canyon Creek, West Sulphur Creek, North Fork Feather River, Deer Creek, Willow Creek and Butte Creek.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the Dixie Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters climb to safety.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry areas is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Mudflow, rock falls and rises in creeks and streams are occurring in several locations with further impacts likely. There is also high likelihood for standing water on roadways.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Chilcoot, Doyle, Verdi, Herlong, Stampede Reservoir, Beckwourth, Boca Reservoir, Sierraville, Prosser Creek Reservoir, Pyramid Lake, Incline Village, Kings Beach, Blairsden, Squaw Valley, Graeagle, Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area with the highest rain rates anticipated this afternoon and early evening.
