Sacramento, Calif. – Heavy rain moving into Northern California late tonight is expected to raise flooding concerns across the Sacramento Valley, with impacts lasting into Monday afternoon and affecting travel, creeks, and low-lying neighborhoods.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flood Watch is in effect for elevations below 4,000 feet from late tonight through Monday afternoon. The watch includes the Sacramento Valley, Sierra foothills, portions of Shasta County, and the Coast Range, where prolonged rainfall could overwhelm drainage systems and small waterways.
Urban flooding is possible in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Chico, and Yuba City, especially in areas with poor drainage. Small streams and creeks could rise quickly, while mainstem rivers are expected to see steady increases through the weekend. In foothill communities east of Sacramento and north toward Redding and Red Bluff, saturated ground raises the risk of rockslides and mudslides, particularly near burn scars.
Caltrans and local emergency managers urge drivers not to cross flooded roads and to allow extra travel time through Monday. Residents near creeks and rivers should monitor water levels closely, secure outdoor items, and have evacuation plans ready if conditions worsen.
Additional flood advisories or warnings may be issued as rainfall continues, with the highest impacts expected through Monday afternoon.
