* WHAT…Ongoing areas of flooding in the area that are very slowly
receding.
* WHERE…Along Pit River and tributaries in Northwest Lassen County
including Big Valley, Bieber, and Nubieber.
* WHEN…Until noon PST Monday.
* IMPACTS…A slow water recession is expected to continue, but
flood impacts will be prolonged and likely persist through the
weekend. Cold temperatures and ice in slow moving and ponded areas
may exacerbate impacts and damage structures or block drainage
areas. Numerous rural roads in NW Lassen County are damaged and/or
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1013 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated Pit River flood
waters receding slowly.
– The Pit River at Canby has decreased below minor flood stage
as of Saturday morning. However, with approximately 30 miles
to travel to Bieber, high water and ponding will be
prolonged.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Nubieber, Bieber, Pittville and CA 299 At Shasta-Lassen Co
Line.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood