In effect from Sunday, Jan 04 2026 12:49 PM - Monday, Jan 05 2026 4:00 PM
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
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.
Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Areas Impacted:
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County
Northern Sacramento Valley
Central Sacramento Valley
Southern Sacramento Valley
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley
Motherlode
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Flood Watch
In effect from Sunday, Jan 04 2026 9:31 AM - Monday, Jan 05 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Eureka CA
What:
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
Where:
A portion of northwest California, including Del Norte
County.
When:
Through Monday afternoon.
Impacts:
There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides
along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details:
- Additional rounds of rainfall Sunday into Monday will promote
small stream flooding. Some breaks in the precipitation are
possible, but will be brief and not allow for much chance for
basins to drain. Additional rainfall of 1-4 inches through Monday
is forecast.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
