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Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:35 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Hydrologic flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Lassen County, including the Susan River from Susanville eastward to Honey Lake. * WHEN...Until 115 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. The Susan River at Susanville is currently at 12 feet or minor flood stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 127 AM PST, Doppler radar and local rain gages have reported ongoing heavy rain. Rapid river rises may cause minor to moderate flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Susanville, Standish, Susanville Municipal Airport and Junction CA 36 And CA 44. - 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 9:24 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 5,500 feet. Winds gusting to 60 mph on the ridgetops. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:25 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, including the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the Susan River near Susanville is expected to exceed action stage and minor flooding is possible. The Susan River near Susanville may also experience additional rises mid next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV - 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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