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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:35 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SHASTA COUNTY... At 535 PM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain and flash flooding in Downtown Redding and adjacent urban areas and roadways with multiple vehicles stuck in water and swift water rescues. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Redding, Palo Cedro, Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, Anderson, Central Valley, Central Valley Cdp, Keswick, Mountain Gate, Olinda, Centerville, Millville, Igo and Cottonwood. * Additional locations include... Interstate 5, State Route 299 This includes the following streams and drainages...Old Cow Creek, Kanaka Creek, Olney Creek, Clear Creek, West Fork Stillwater Creek, Pit River, Squaw Creek, Cow Creek, Salt Creek, Boulder Creek, Tadpole Creek, Paige Soube, Stillwater Creek, Deep Hole Creek, Moody Creek, South Fork Clear Creek, Sacramento River, Woodman Creek, Spring Branch, McCloud River, East Fork Stillwater Creek, Bear Creek, North Fork Cottonwood Creek, East Valley Creek, Anderson Creek, Crow Creek, Flat Creek, Bacon Creek, South Cow Creek, Roaring River, Little Cow Creek, Spring Creek, Sulphur Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Little Backbone Creek, Salmon Creek, Churn Creek, Clover Creek, Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek, Andrews Creek, Rock Creek, Dry Creek and Buckeye Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:38 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Glenn, Shasta and Tehama. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 235 PM PST, local law enforcement reported roadway flooding in the advisory area. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include...Redding, Red Bluff, Palo Cedro, Shasta Dam, Yolla Bolly District Rs, Shasta Lake, Anderson, Olinda, Centerville, Keswick, Central Valley, Central Valley Cdp, Igo, Mountain Gate, Millville, Whiskeytown, Ono, O'brien, Dairyville and Rosewood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:56 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, and Northern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects and holiday decorations. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:50 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta region, Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, and Coastal Range. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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