…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California…
Sacramento River At Ord Ferry affecting Glenn and Butte Counties.
Sacramento River At Tehama Bridge affecting Tehama County.
.A series of strong winter storms brought periods of moderate to
heavy rainfall to Northern California this week. This has resulted
in rises and continued elevated flow at some locations along the
mainstem Sacramento River and its tributaries.
For the Upper Sacramento River…including Tehama Bridge, Ord
Ferry…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 209.7 feet, Flood stage – Road inside trailer park
and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become
impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of
river. No structural damage. Sheriff’s office issues advisory.
Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer
parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of
advisory.
At 210.7 feet, Between 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes
inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV
fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county
park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 209.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 206.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM PST Saturday was 209.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 210.8
feet late this afternoon.
– Flood stage is 209.5 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
210.8 feet on 01/26/2008.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood