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Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:01 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Alpine, Amador, El Dorado and Nevada. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1101 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Auburn, Grass Valley, Placerville, Jackson, Big Bend Summit, Baxter, Blue Canyon, Cisco, Cameron Park, Soda Springs, Kirkwood, Carson Pass, Lake Of The Pines, Lake Wildwood, Colfax, Chiquita Lake, Pollock Pines, Georgetown, Camino and Fresh Pond. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:25 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down trees and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong winds may cause impacts to unsecured items, including temporary structures and holiday decorations. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
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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