Parts of Sacramento area under flood warning as river levels rise. How much rain will we get?
Sections of the Sacramento River were flowing high Wednesday morning, placing parts of the Valley under a flood warning.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for portions of Woodland and Davis, as well as Sacramento International Airport, that will remain in effect through 6 a.m. Friday.
At point in the Sacramento metropolitan area, the river showed minor flooding, while water was flowing into a bypass.
Rain was expected to return to the Sacramento area on Wednesday night after a brief dry spell early in the week.
Here’s what to know:
The Sacramento area was expected to be mostly sunny on Wednesday, with a high temperature near 55 degrees and a low temperature around 48 degrees.
Showers were expected to start after 10 p.m. Wednesday, with overnight precipitation expected between three-quarters of an inch and one inch. Wind gusts could reach 41 mph.
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Northern California foothill communities prepare as winter storm approaches
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By Brady Halbleib
February 12, 2025 / 11:15 PM PST / CBS Sacramento
AUBURN – As a powerful winter storm moves into Northern California, foothill communities in Placer and Nevada counties are gearing up for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Local officials say they are prepared for the impact, with crews on standby and flood mitigation efforts in place.
Residents in the region are making last-minute preparations before the worst of the storm arrives. Some, however, are taking advantage of the dry conditions while they last.
By Thursday night, Auburn’s outdoor pickleball courts will be empty, the pavement slick with rain. But for now, players like Mariah Quintanilla squeezed in one last game.
“I just want to get as much play in as possible before we have to stay inside for a couple of days,” Quintanilla said.
With several inches of rain and gusty winds expected, Placer and Nevada counties are not taking any chances. Sandbag stations have been set up in multiple locations, and county road crews are on call around the clock to respond to potential flooding, downed trees, and mudslides.
“We have our Nevada County roads crews respond 24-7 and after hours,” said Taylor Wolfe, a public information officer for Nevada County. “We might see flooding, mudslides, and potentially downed trees with some of that gusty wind.”
To minimize flooding risks, crews have been working ahead of the storm, clearing culverts and drains.
“Our road crews throughout the winter season are constantly preparing for the next storm,” Wolfe added.
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