CA WFO SACRAMENTO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO SACRAMENTO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, January 1, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
917 AM PST Wed Dec 28 2022
.Strong atmospheric river will impact the Sacramento and Northern
San Joaquin Valleys Friday through late Saturday. Already saturated
ground from previous storms will increase runoff and result in urban
flooding along with small creeks and streams running high and likely
above bank level.
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley to
Northern San Joaquin Valley.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood
with more heavy rain. Area weirs including Tisdale, Fremont, and
Colusa will also likely flow. Mokelumne River at Benson's Ferry
and Cosumnes River at McConnel and Michigan Bar may reach monitor
and flood stage respectively late Saturday in response to heavy
rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later...