Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Stockton, CA ∙ Sacramento, CA ∙ Modesto, CA ∙ Elk Grove, CA ∙ Roseville, CA ∙ Fairfield, CA ∙ Vallejo, CA ∙ Vacaville, CA ∙ Tracy, CA ∙ Citrus Heights, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1201 PM PST Thu Jan 30 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING BELOW 3000 FEET... * WHAT...The potential for flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Northern Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in sharp rises on rivers, creeks, and streams. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected with totals from 2 to 4 inches over 48 hours. Heaviest rain expected from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. 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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