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Flood Warning For Dry Creek Area In Rio Linda; Evac Order Remains South Of Manteca

February 20, 2017

UPDATE 10:50 p.m.: Sacramento OES has issued a voluntary evacuation warning for the Dry Creek area in Rio Linda. The levee breach in San Joaquin County is halted, but evacuation orders are still in place. Truckee CHP says I-80 westbound is open.

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Evacuation Notice Lifted For Wilton Residents

February 10, 2017

UPDATE 10:48 p.m. Feb. 11: The evacuation and shelter-in-place notice has been lifted for Wilton residents.

More Storms To Hit Northern California

February 8, 2017

Flood warnings and wind advisories are still in effect as another powerful storm is expected to move into Northern California Thursday.

Sacramento To Close Natomas, Del Paso Floodgates

January 6, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento has 15 levee openings that allow vehicle traffic to pass through on most days. In the event of rising river waters, the city closes some of those floodgate openings.

An Atmospheric River, Or A Pineapple Express, Explained

January 6, 2017

Northern California is bracing for a heavy storm system that is expected to cause flooding across the region. This is a special type of storm, an atmospheric river, that is often referred to as a Pineapple Express.

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Heavy Rain, Heavy Snow In Northern California

March 10, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A series of strong weather systems will move through Northern California Thursday through Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued more than 10 warnings, watches and advisories.

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'Miracle March' Storms Bring More Snow, Rain To California

March 9, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A series of strong weather systems are forecast to bring heavy rain, snow and potential flooding to about 19 counties in northern California.