Rain continues to move through Northern California on Saturday, leading to some flood concerns in the Foothills and some smaller creeks and streams in the Valley that are flood-prone.Due to likely creek and street flooding and strong winds, KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Alert Day. Meteorologist Eileen Javora said that rain will be heavy at times through the morning and mid-day before tapering in the afternoon. Winds will be gusty in the morning and strongest on the east side of the Valley.There could be an additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain in the Valley on Saturday and 2 to 3 inches in the Foothills. As of Saturday morning, Sacramento County creeks are within their banks and below flood stage, with the exception of Deer Creek in the eastern part of the county. In the Sierra, snow levels are lowering to 6,000 feet with accumulating snow in the afternoon. Chain controls are going into effect on highways. See below for more updates from our storm coverage all day. Here are the latest storm updates:7:35 a.m.: Reports of flooding on roadways this morning. 7:39 a.m.: Chain controls are in effect on I-80 eastbound from Kingvale in Placer County to Hirschdale Road in Truckee, Caltrans said.Westbound chain controls are from Truckee to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale.Chain controls are also in effect on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers in El Dorado County. Track the latest highway information here. 7:36 a.m.: A warning to turn around if you see flooded roads. 7 a.m.: Several teens were rescued from tree limbs after their car was stuck on Scott Road at Deer Creek around 1 a.m., Sacramento Metro Fire said. 6:48 a.m.: Meteorologist Eileen Javora says Cosumnes River was at flood stage at 13 feet at Michigan Bar, as of 5 a.m. It is forecast to crest at 15.5 feet at 9 p.m., which is higher than previously anticipated. That means property in and possibly houses near and around the town of Wilton may be impacted. 6:02 p.m.: Check out the increase in rain totals as of 6 p.m. 5:28 p.m.: Here’s an update on rain totals as of 5 p.m.5:15 p.m.: Melanie Wingo shows you what it looks like near Deer Creek in Sacramento County. 4:36 p.m.: Here’s an update from the National Weather Service in Reno. 4:29 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan explains in the video below where flood-prone areas are. He says places to keep an eye on over the weekend include areas near Dry Creek, Arcade Creek and Deer Creek. 4:24 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo reports from the Rancho Murieta area, where there is some localized street flooding on Kiefer Boulevard near Deer Creek. She was there when a tow company was called out to assist a stuck motorist. 4:13 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan says there has been light rain in the Valley, but it’s been raining all day long in the Foothills. Rain totals tell the story. 2:17 p.m.: El Dorado County residents are told to buy sandbags at home improvement stores if needed. 1:38 p.m.: CHP’s East Sacramento and Oroville accounts on Facebook are warning of flooding on some roadways.1 p.m.: Here’s a look at what conditions looked like in the noon hour. 9 a.m.: The National Weather Service shares a look at the radar and warns of flooding in areas with heavy rain. 8:05 a.m.: Meteorologist Heather Waldman walks you through rain totals from earlier in the week and takes a look at futurecast for the upcoming storm.Here’s more of what you can expect:Rain in Northern CaliforniaMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn says rain Friday will be steady through the morning and afternoon along the west slope of the Sierra. The Valley will see some showers that will become more widespread as we head through the afternoon. By Saturday morning, Northern California will see more rain, with some of the heaviest rainfall south of Sacramento in the morning. By 7 a.m. on Sunday, skies start to clear out before another system moves in early next week.There could be enough rain by Saturday for flooding in flood-prone areasKCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day.Our weather team says that Sacramento area streams and creeks to watch will be Deer Creek, Arcade Creek and Dry Creek, which runs from Roseville to Rio Linda. Elkhorn Boulevard and Rio Linda Boulevard could have water on them.These are areas that usually have some flood issues in cases like this.But rivers like the American, Sacramento and Feather will stay well within their banks and will not be a flood issue. | MORE | Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan explains what to know about possible flooding concerns this weekend in Northern CaliforniaThe Cosumnes River is forecast to rise above flood stage on Saturday but at a lower crest than was earlier expected. This river flows into southern Sacramento County and could flood parts of Wilton by Saturday evening or Sunday. Some flooding is likely farther downstream near Highway 99 and Twin Cities Road on Sunday.Sacramento County has four sandbag locations open for unincorporated county residents in flood-prone areas.They are:Branch Center (3847 Branch Center Road.)Orangevale Community Center (6826 Hazel Avenue.)Westside Park (6555 West 2nd Street.)Wilton Fire Station (10661 Alta Mesa Road.)The locations have a 20-bag limit per visit. | MORE | Here are sandbag locations in more Northern California counties and cities. A look at Sierra snow levelsSnow levels are on the rise for Friday, starting out at 8,100 feet before going up to 9,100 feet. Any snow that does reach the ground in the high Sierra will be very wet and likely melt on contact.KCRA 3’s weather team says this will continue into Saturday, with snow levels starting out at around 9,100 feet. As a cold front passes through, snow levels will drop down 5,400 feet with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph.Stay with KCRA 3’s weather team for the latest updates, as rain, snow and wind details will be sorted out over the next few days.Download our app for the latestHere is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaChief Meteorologist Mark Finan on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Eileen Javora on FacebookMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. 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Rain continues to move through Northern California on Saturday, leading to some flood concerns in the Foothills and some smaller creeks and streams in the Valley that are flood-prone.
Due to likely creek and street flooding and strong winds, KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Alert Day.
Meteorologist Eileen Javora said that rain will be heavy at times through the morning and mid-day before tapering in the afternoon. Winds will be gusty in the morning and strongest on the east side of the Valley.
There could be an additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain in the Valley on Saturday and 2 to 3 inches in the Foothills.
As of Saturday morning, Sacramento County creeks are within their banks and below flood stage, with the exception of Deer Creek in the eastern part of the county.
In the Sierra, snow levels are lowering to 6,000 feet with accumulating snow in the afternoon. Chain controls are going into effect on highways.
See below for more updates from our storm coverage all day.
Here are the latest storm updates:
7:35 a.m.: Reports of flooding on roadways this morning.
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7:39 a.m.: Chain controls are in effect on I-80 eastbound from Kingvale in Placer County to Hirschdale Road in Truckee, Caltrans said.
Westbound chain controls are from Truckee to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale.
Chain controls are also in effect on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers in El Dorado County.
Track the latest highway information here.
7:36 a.m.: A warning to turn around if you see flooded roads.
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7 a.m.: Several teens were rescued from tree limbs after their car was stuck on Scott Road at Deer Creek around 1 a.m., Sacramento Metro Fire said.
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6:48 a.m.: Meteorologist Eileen Javora says Cosumnes River was at flood stage at 13 feet at Michigan Bar, as of 5 a.m. It is forecast to crest at 15.5 feet at 9 p.m., which is higher than previously anticipated. That means property in and possibly houses near and around the town of Wilton may be impacted.
6:02 p.m.: Check out the increase in rain totals as of 6 p.m.
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5:28 p.m.: Here’s an update on rain totals as of 5 p.m.
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5:15 p.m.: Melanie Wingo shows you what it looks like near Deer Creek in Sacramento County.
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4:36 p.m.: Here’s an update from the National Weather Service in Reno.
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4:29 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan explains in the video below where flood-prone areas are. He says places to keep an eye on over the weekend include areas near Dry Creek, Arcade Creek and Deer Creek.
4:24 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo reports from the Rancho Murieta area, where there is some localized street flooding on Kiefer Boulevard near Deer Creek. She was there when a tow company was called out to assist a stuck motorist.
4:13 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan says there has been light rain in the Valley, but it’s been raining all day long in the Foothills. Rain totals tell the story.
2:17 p.m.: El Dorado County residents are told to buy sandbags at home improvement stores if needed.
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1:38 p.m.: CHP’s East Sacramento and Oroville accounts on Facebook are warning of flooding on some roadways.
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1 p.m.: Here’s a look at what conditions looked like in the noon hour.
9 a.m.: The National Weather Service shares a look at the radar and warns of flooding in areas with heavy rain.
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8:05 a.m.: Meteorologist Heather Waldman walks you through rain totals from earlier in the week and takes a look at futurecast for the upcoming storm.
Here’s more of what you can expect:
Rain in Northern California
Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn says rain Friday will be steady through the morning and afternoon along the west slope of the Sierra.
The Valley will see some showers that will become more widespread as we head through the afternoon.
By Saturday morning, Northern California will see more rain, with some of the heaviest rainfall south of Sacramento in the morning.
By 7 a.m. on Sunday, skies start to clear out before another system moves in early next week.
There could be enough rain by Saturday for flooding in flood-prone areas
KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day.
Our weather team says that Sacramento area streams and creeks to watch will be Deer Creek, Arcade Creek and Dry Creek, which runs from Roseville to Rio Linda. Elkhorn Boulevard and Rio Linda Boulevard could have water on them.
These are areas that usually have some flood issues in cases like this.
But rivers like the American, Sacramento and Feather will stay well within their banks and will not be a flood issue.
| MORE | Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan explains what to know about possible flooding concerns this weekend in Northern California
The Cosumnes River is forecast to rise above flood stage on Saturday but at a lower crest than was earlier expected. This river flows into southern Sacramento County and could flood parts of Wilton by Saturday evening or Sunday. Some flooding is likely farther downstream near Highway 99 and Twin Cities Road on Sunday.
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Sacramento County has four sandbag locations open for unincorporated county residents in flood-prone areas.
They are:
- Branch Center (3847 Branch Center Road.)
- Orangevale Community Center (6826 Hazel Avenue.)
- Westside Park (6555 West 2nd Street.)
- Wilton Fire Station (10661 Alta Mesa Road.)
The locations have a 20-bag limit per visit.
| MORE | Here are sandbag locations in more Northern California counties and cities.
A look at Sierra snow levels
Snow levels are on the rise for Friday, starting out at 8,100 feet before going up to 9,100 feet. Any snow that does reach the ground in the high Sierra will be very wet and likely melt on contact.
KCRA 3’s weather team says this will continue into Saturday, with snow levels starting out at around 9,100 feet. As a cold front passes through, snow levels will drop down 5,400 feet with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph.
Stay with KCRA 3’s weather team for the latest updates, as rain, snow and wind details will be sorted out over the next few days.
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