Flood Watch for Susan River and Parts of Plumas

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for snow melt from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. Warmer days this weekend with temps peaking near 70 degrees will bring renewed snowmelt and streamflow rises. The most significant impacts will likely be seen by... Read More.

After 3 Days, Flood Evacuation Warnings are Lifted

Flood Evacuation warnings have been lifted by the Plumas County Sheriffs' office.As of last evening, river levels had receded enough to reduce the threat for homes along the Middle fork of the feather river from Cromberg, Portola, to Graeagle. Homes were under the warning... Read More.

Reno NWS Issues Flood Watch

Due to a warm atmospheric river carrying 300% more moisture than usual for a late winter storm, the snowpack is melting, causing the Reno NWS to issue a flood warning for low-lying streams and rivers. This excessive run-off may cause flooding in areas where... Read More.

NWS Issues Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory National Weather Service Reno NV 839 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023Alpine CA-El Dorado CA-Lassen CA-Nevada CA-Placer CA-Plumas CA- Sierra CA-Douglas NV-Lyon NV-Storey NV-Washoe NV-Carson City NV-...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is... Read More.

NWS Increases Susan River Flood Potential

The arriving heavy rain storm for Friday has intensified, and The National Weather Service has updated its forecast to predict an increase in river levels. The hydrologic prediction center expects the Susan River to reach 13 feet in the coming days. Moderate flooding is... Read More.

Loyalton Continues Fight to Stop FEMA Flood Plain Designation

The city of Loyalton continues to fight its battle with FEMA over a projected flood plain designation. Tim Beals Sierra county public works, roads, and transportation director updated the board of supervisors during this week’s meeting on the current situation. After months of phone... Read More.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT

PUBLIC NOTICE 10/21/21 8am FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECTFLASH FLOOD AND DEBRIS FLOW WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNINGThe National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast California, including the following areas: Lassen, Eastern... Read More.