Flood Warning
...The National Weather Service in Sacramento CA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in California...
Sacramento River At Ord Ferry affecting Glenn and Butte Counties.
For the Upper Sacramento River...Ord Ferry...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sacramento River at Ord Ferry.
* WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 114.0 feet, Designated flood stage left bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 112.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...Forecast to fluctuate near 113.0 FT into late this
afternoon then forecast to rise to near 114.0 FT just after
midnight tonight then forecast to fall below monitor stage of
110.0 FT late tomorrow evening then forecast to recede to
near 107.5 FT early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...Near 113.8 feet, Design overflow level for M&T,
3Bs and Goose Lake flood control facilities to divert flood
flows into Butte Basin. M&T overflows close River Road from
Ord Ferry Road to Chico Road. Ord Ferry Road is already
closed.
Near 114.0 feet, Designated flood stage left bank.
Near 110.3 feet, Head cuts in 3Bs silt weir start overflow
into Butte Basin, flooding dips on Ord Ferry Road west of
River Road in Butte County. Persistent flows at or above this
level increase flooding in Butte Basin. Ord Ferry Road and
additional roads in Glenn and Colusa counties are closed due
to flooding.
Near 112.0 feet, At 112 to 113 feet, water inundates portions
of Ord Ferry Road (County Road 32) in Glenn County from CA-45
east to the county line at the Sacramento River.
- Flood stage is 114.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
114.1 feet on 01/03/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 06, 2026 22:08
Until: Jan 07, 2026 16:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4
to 8 inches south of Interstate 80. For areas north of Interstate
80, 2 to 6 inches above 4500 feet, 8 to 24 inches above 5000 feet,
and 1 to 3 feet above 6000 feet. Southwest wind gusts of up to 40
mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4500 to 5500 feet on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall expected north of Interstate 80.
From: Jan 05, 2026 07:18
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. Additional rainfall of 0.75 to 3 inches is expected
below 4000 ft, highest amounts expected over Shasta County and the
foothills.
* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Central Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains
Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast
Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Northern Sacramento Valley, Shasta
Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Southern Sacramento Valley.
* WHEN...Through Monday 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...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 04, 2026 20:49
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. Additional rainfall of 0.75 to 3 inches is expected
below 4000 ft, highest amounts expected over the mountains of
Shasta County.
* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Northern and Central Sacramento Valley, Mountains
Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast
Foothills and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County below 4000
feet.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 05, 2026 07:48
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4500 to 5500 feet today.
Heaviest snowfall expected north of Interstate 80.
From: Jan 05, 2026 13:55
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 2 feet above
5000 feet, and 2 to 3 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts
over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact travel today and the Monday
morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000 to 6000 today,
lowering further to around 4000 to 5000 feet by early Monday
morning. Heaviest snow expected today.
From: Jan 04, 2026 20:45
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to
4 inches above 4500 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, and 12
to 30 inches above 6000 feet. Southwest wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 13:55
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the
following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern
California, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San
Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo.
* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent. Risk of mud and rock slides in the
foothills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 849 PM PST, Local law enforcement reported roadway
flooding from heavy rain in the advisory area and overflowing
poor drainage areas. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have
fallen over the past 36 hours.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sacramento, Stockton, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights,
Folsom, Davis, Rocklin, Woodland, Galt, Auburn, Placerville,
Jackson, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, El Dorado Hills, Cameron
Park, Paloma, Rancho Cordova and Lodi.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 05, 2026 04:53
Until: Jan 05, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 2 feet above
5000 feet, and 2 to 4 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts
over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel and the Monday
morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000 to 6000 on Sunday,
lowering further to around 4000 to 5000 feet by early Monday
morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
From: Jan 04, 2026 07:53
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:15
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected below
4000 ft, highest in the foothills.
* WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in
elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley,
Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa
County, Northeast foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern
Shasta County.
* WHEN...Through Monday 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...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 04, 2026 07:55
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 3 feet above 5000 feet, and 3 to 5
feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday
morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to lower to 5000 to
6000 feet this afternoon and Sunday, and further to around 4500 to
5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on
Sunday.
From: Jan 03, 2026 18:44
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:00
Flood Watch
An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this
weekend through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will
bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County,
northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the
Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in
elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley,
Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa
County, Northeast foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern
Shasta County.
* WHEN...Through Monday 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...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 03, 2026 18:32
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the
following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern
California, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San
Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1009 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain.
Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in
the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sacramento, Stockton, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights,
Folsom, Davis, Rocklin, Woodland, Galt, Auburn, Placerville,
Jackson, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, El Dorado Hills, Cameron
Park, Paloma, Rancho Cordova and Lodi.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 04, 2026 18:10
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern / Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast
Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
winter decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are generally expected from
Chico northward.
From: Jan 03, 2026 18:35
Until: Jan 04, 2026 12:00
