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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:54 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Butte, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Tehama and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 545 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 550 AM PST, local law enforcement reported mud and rock slides within the advisory area. Moderate to heavy rain is continuing to fall over the area and as a result minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding, potential mud and rock slides, and rises on small streams. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Grass Valley, Brush Creek Rs, Pulga, Palermo, Downieville, Lake Wildwood, Feather Falls, Forbestown, Brownsville, Challenge-Brownsville, Challenge, Hurleton, American House, Frenchtown, Dobbins, Oroville Dam and Oroville East. - 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 12:13 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulation amounts uncertain at this time but may range from around a foot at 5500 feet and up 4 feet at highest elevations. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will remain near or above pass level through Tuesday, then drop to around 5500 feet during the day Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 9:03 PM Dec. 20, 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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