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Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:40 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Butte, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Tehama and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring and will continue through Monday's morning hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1034 PM PST, Doppler radar and gauges indicate continued moderate to heavy rain. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 5 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. - 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. &&
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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