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River Flood Warning 15, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this river flood warning at Feb 7, 2017, 3:36 AM PST for Lassen County, California. It took effect at Feb 9, 2017, 12:33 PM PST. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 7, 2017, 3:36 AM PST (11:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 9, 2017, 12:33 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 11, 2017, 5:00 AM PST
- In force
- 40 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Lassen County, CA
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Susan River at Susanville (SUSC1).
- Action stage
- 10.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 10356500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
360 WGUS45 KREV 071136 FLWREV FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 336 AM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 ...The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in California... Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County For the Middle Fork Feather River...including Portola...Major flooding is forecast. For the Susan River...including Susanville...Moderate flooding is forecast. A moderate to strong atmospheric river will continue to bring steady rain today. This rain will be heavy at times. Due to saturated conditions, rain and snow melt will bring significant rises on area streams through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... These river forecasts are based on forecast rainfall and temperature conditions at time of issuance. If actual conditions vary from these forecasts...river conditions will vary accordingly. River forecasts include current and planned reservoir releases. Be alert for rapid rises on rivers and streams. Valuables should be moved away from areas subject to flooding. Follow the directions of emergency officials. Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away. The next forecast update for these locations will be issued at about 10 am this morning. && CAC063-081736- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0014.170207T2100Z-000000T0000Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T2100Z.170211T0400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 336 AM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * from this afternoon until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled * At 2:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday afternoon and continue to rise to near 10.5 feet by Friday evening. * Impact...At 10.5 feet...Major...flooding of lowlands...roads... railroads...homes...businesses and structures along the river from Beckwourth to Sloat California...including Portola...with significant damage. Sleepy Pines Motel and other low structures along river in Portola flood. Evacuation of homes on south end of West Street likely to begin. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to river. River near foundation of Veterans Hall in Portola. CA Hwy 89 near Clio flooded. * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on January 21 1969. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC035-081736- /O.NEW.KREV.FL.W.0015.170210T0000Z-170211T1300Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170210T0000Z.170210T0700Z.170210T1900Z.NO/ 336 AM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a * Flood Warning for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise to near flood stage tonight before falling Wednesday and Wednesday night. The river will then rise again Thursday and go above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.2 feet by late Thursday evening.The river will fall below flood stage by late Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville from Lassen Street downstream along Riverside Drive. Some homes along river have moderate flood affects...especially on Carroll Street. Significant lowland flooding below Susanville in Johnstonville... Leavitt Lake...Standish and Litchfield areas. Rural roads and bridges in these areas flood. * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on December 2 2012. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
11 follow-up statements
849 WGUS85 KREV 071752 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 952 AM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Periods of rain will continue across the Feather and Susan River basins the rest of this week. Snow levels will remain high with flood impacts forecast to become more severe Thursday and Friday. Flood impacts are likely to continue along the Middle Fork of the Feather River this weekend as waters slowly recede. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Never drive through flooded areas. Follow the directions of emergency officials. The next forecast update for these locations will be issued by tomorrow morning. && CAC063-082352- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0014.170207T1738Z-000000T0000Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T1607Z.170211T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 952 AM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until further notice. * At 8:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Minor to Moderate flooding will continue Wednesday and Thursday. Major flooding is possible Friday evening. * Forecast...Remain above flood stage for the next few days. The river may crest between 10.5 and 11.0 feet Friday evening. * Impact...At 10.5 feet...Significant flooding of lowlands, structures and roads from Beckwourth to Sloat, including Portola. A section of highway 89 near Clio may be closed for several days. Some homes may be evacuated near the river. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to river. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC035-082352- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2000Z-170211T0940Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170209T2000Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1540Z.NO/ 952 AM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night. * At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday afternoon and crest between 13.5 and 14.0 feet Thursday evening. The river should fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.5 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville, Johnstonville, Standish and Litchfield. Many roads and bridges in Honey Lake Valley flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
651 WGUS85 KREV 080648 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 1048 PM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California.. Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Heavy rain the past 36 hours with another 1 to 3 inches of rain expected Wednesday into Thursday night will result in flooding on the Middle Fork Feather and Susan Rivers. Flood impacts are expected to continue through this weekend on the Middle Fork of the Feather River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... The next forecast update for these locations will be issued by Wednesday morning. && CAC035-091248- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2320Z-170211T0740Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170209T2320Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1340Z.NO/ 1048 PM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening. * At 10:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and crest between 13 and 14 feet Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.5 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville, Johnstonville, Standish and Litchfield. Many roads and bridges in Honey Lake Valley flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$ CAC063-091248- /O.CON.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MFTC1.2.RS.170207T1607Z.170208T2300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1048 PM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until further notice. * At 9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising and crest between 10.5 and 11 feet Wednesday evening and again Friday night. * Impact...At 10.5 feet...Significant flooding of lowlands, structures and roads from Beckwourth to Sloat, including Portola. A section of highway 89 near Clio may be closed for several days. Some homes may be evacuated near the river. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to river. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$
861 WGUS85 KREV 080653 CCA FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 1048 PM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California.. Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Heavy rain the past 36 hours with another 1 to 3 inches of rain expected Wednesday into Thursday night will result in flooding on the Middle Fork Feather and Susan Rivers. Flood impacts are expected to continue through this weekend on the Middle Fork of the Feather River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... The next forecast update for these locations will be issued by Wednesday morning. && CAC035-091248- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2320Z-170211T0740Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170209T2320Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1340Z.NO/ 1048 PM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening. * At 10:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and crest between 13 and 14 feet Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.5 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville, Johnstonville, Standish and Litchfield. Many roads and bridges in Honey Lake Valley flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$ CAC063-091248- /O.CON.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MFTC1.2.RS.170207T1607Z.170208T2300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1048 PM PST TUE FEB 7 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until further notice. * At 9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising and crest between 10.5 and 11 feet Wednesday evening and again Friday night. * Impact...At 10.5 feet...Significant flooding of lowlands, structures and roads from Beckwourth to Sloat, including Portola. A section of highway 89 near Clio may be closed for several days. Some homes may be evacuated near the river. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to river. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$
950 WGUS85 KREV 081158 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 358 AM PST WED FEB 8 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Heavy rain the past 36 hours with another 1 to 3 inches of rain expected Wednesday into Thursday night will result in flooding on the Susan River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... The next forecast update for these locations will be issued later this morning. && CAC035-091758- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170210T0200Z-170211T0700Z/ /SUSC1.1.RS.170210T0200Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1300Z.NO/ 358 AM PST WED FEB 8 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday evening to Friday evening. * At 3:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast although moderate flooding is possible. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday evening and continue to rise to near 12.8 feet by late Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville from Lassen Street downstream along Riverside Drive. Some homes along river have moderate flood affects...especially on Carroll Street. Significant lowland flooding below Susanville in Johnstonville... Leavitt Lake...Standish and Litchfield areas. Rural roads and bridges in these areas flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
833 WGUS45 KREV 081819 FLWREV FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 1019 AM PST WED FEB 8 2017 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County For the Middle Fork Feather River...including Portola... Major flooding is occurring and is expected to continue. Light to moderate rain continues this morning with rain becoming heavy again tonight and Thursday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected with continued flooding along the Middle Fork of the Feather River. The Susan River will rise above flood stage Thursday into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... The next forecast update for these locations will be issued at about 3 pm PST. && CAC063-100019- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170214T0500Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T1607Z.170211T1100Z.170213T1100Z.UU/ 1019 AM PST WED FEB 8 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until further notice. * At 9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.6 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Significant flooding of homes... businesses...structures...roads...railroads...bridges from Beckwourth to Sloat...including Portola. Highway 89 near Cilo is already closed and may continue to be closed for several days. Homes may need to be evacuated near the river. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to the river. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC035-100019- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2130Z-170211T0820Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170209T2130Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1420Z.NO/ 1019 AM PST WED FEB 8 2017 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night. * At 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by late Thursday evening.the river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.5 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville... Johnstonville...Leavitt Lake...Standish and Litchfield. Several homes along river have minor to moderate flooding. Many roads and bridges in Honey Lake Valley flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
497 WGUS85 KREV 090003 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 403 PM PST WED FEB 8 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Moderate precipitation will become light overnight before a second round of heavy rain moves into the region on Thursday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... The next forecast update for these locations will be issued at about 9 pm PST. && CAC063-100603- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170214T0200Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T1607Z.170211T0600Z.170213T0800Z.UU/ 403 PM PST WED FEB 8 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until Monday evening. * At 3:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.6 feet by late Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Significant flooding of homes... businesses...structures...roads...railroads...bridges from Beckwourth to Sloat...including Portola. Highway 89 near Cilo is already closed and may continue to be closed for several days. Homes may need to be evacuated near the river. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to the river. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC035-100603- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2140Z-170211T0640Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170209T2140Z.170210T0500Z.170210T1240Z.NO/ 403 PM PST WED FEB 8 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening. * At 3:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.1 feet by late Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville from Lassen Street downstream along Riverside Drive. Significant lowland flooding below Susanville in Johnstonville...Leavitt Lake... Standish and Litchfield areas. Rural roads and bridges in these areas flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
978 WGUS85 KREV 091229 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 429 AM PST THU FEB 9 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Truckee River Near Truckee affecting Nevada and Placer Counties Rain has becoming light this morning but the next round of moderate to heavy rain will arrive later today. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... The next forecast update for these locations will be issued by 4 pm PST. && CAC063-101829- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170214T0400Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T1607Z.170211T0500Z.170213T1000Z.UU/ 429 AM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until Monday evening. * At 3:30 AM Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by late Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Significant flooding of homes... businesses...structures...roads...railroads...bridges from Beckwourth to Sloat...including Portola. Highway 89 near Clio is already closed and may continue to be closed for several days. Homes may need to be evacuated near the river. Sewage ponds in Portola may exceed capacity and may need to release to the river. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC035-101829- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2300Z-170211T0800Z/ /SUSC1.2.RS.170209T2300Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1400Z.NO/ 429 AM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * from this afternoon to late Friday night. * At 4:00 AM Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.1 feet by late this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Moderate flooding in Susanville from Lassen Street downstream along Riverside Drive. Significant lowland flooding below Susanville in Johnstonville...Leavitt Lake...Standish and Litchfield areas. Rural roads and bridges in these areas flood. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$ CAC057-061-100700- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170210T0700Z/ /TRCC1.1.ER.170208T2245Z.170209T0500Z.170209T1300Z.NO/ 429 AM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Truckee River Near Truckee. * until this evening. * At 4:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet. * Flood stage is 4.5 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this morning. However additional rain is expected and flooding remains possible later today. * Impact...At 4.5 feet...Flood Stage...minor flooding from Bear Creek in the Alpine Meadows area to Truckee. Truckee River bike path between the River Ranch at Alpine Meadows Road to Tahoe City begins to flood. Basements and yards of some low-lying homes along the river begin to flood. Deep Creek Campground begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3918 12021 3932 12022 3939 12010 3938 12009 3919 12019 $$
584 WGUS45 KREV 092040 FLWREV FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 1240 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County For the Susan River...including Susanville... Moderate flooding is occurring...with Major flooding is likely. Heavy rain will continue in the Susan River basin through early this evening. The river will continue to rise through this afternoon. Flood waters will recede tonight and Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Never drive through flooded areas. Follow the directions of emergency officials. && CAC035-110240- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.170209T2033Z-170211T1120Z/ /SUSC1.3.RS.170209T1706Z.170210T0600Z.170210T1720Z.NO/ 1240 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * until late Friday night. * At 12:00 PM Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will crest near 14.5 feet then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Major flooding in Susanville, Johnstonville, Standish, and Litchfield areas in Honey Lake Valley. Susanville is flooded from Lassen Street downstream along Riverside Drive and from Main Street on north to railroad tracks on south. Serious flood impacts to homes, businesses, schools, roads, and bridges throughout Honey Lake Valley with water flowing over Highway 395. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
506 WGUS85 KREV 100034 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 434 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Truckee River Near Truckee affecting Nevada and Placer Counties Heavy rain will begin to diminish this evening. However major flood impacts will continue along the Middle Fork of the Feather and Susan Rivers into Friday or Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Never drive through flooded areas. Follow the directions of emergency officials. The dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see at night. && CAC035-110634- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170211T1340Z/ /SUSC1.3.RS.170209T1706Z.170210T0500Z.170210T1940Z.NO/ 434 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * until late Friday night. * At 4:00 PM Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by late Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage on Friday. * Impact...At 15.5 feet...Major flood damage from Susanville to Honey Lake, including Johnstonville, Standish and Litchfield areas. Evacuations are ongoing. Extensive damage to roads including Highway 395, bridges and culverts are flooded or washed out. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$ CAC063-110634- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T1607Z.170211T1600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 434 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until further notice. * At 3:30 PM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.7 feet by Saturday morning then begin falling. The river may not fall below flood stage until Monday or Tuesday of next week. * Impact...This will be the flood of record for this site. Extensive damage is occurring from the Sierra Valley, through Portola and downstream to Clio, Graeagle and Blairsden. Roads in the area may washed out and closed for an extended period of time, including Highways 70 and 89. The sewage plant in Portola has been compromised. Water may be unsafe to drink. The recovery period from this flood may take several months. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC057-061-110500- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170211T0500Z/ /TRCC1.1.ER.170208T2245Z.170209T0415Z.170210T1100Z.NO/ 434 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Truckee River Near Truckee. * until Friday evening. * At 3:30 PM Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet. * Flood stage is 4.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and crest near 5.0 feet. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor flooding from Bear Creek in the Alpine Meadows area to Truckee. including basements and yards of some homes along the river. && LAT...LON 3918 12021 3932 12022 3939 12010 3938 12009 3919 12019 $$
382 WGUS85 KREV 100448 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 848 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California...Nevada... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Truckee River Near Truckee affecting Nevada and Placer Counties Carson River Near Carson City affecting Carson City...Churchill... Douglas and Lyon Counties ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California.. Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas County Moderate to heavy rain will begin to diminish this evening. However major flood impacts will continue along the Middle Fork of the Feather and Susan Rivers into Friday or Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Never drive through flooded areas. Follow the directions of emergency officials. The dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see at night. && CAC035-111048- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170211T1430Z/ /SUSC1.3.RS.170209T1706Z.170210T0600Z.170210T2030Z.NO/ 848 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Susan River At Susanville. * until Saturday morning. * At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 15.5 feet...Major flood damage from Susanville to Honey Lake, including Johnstonville, Standish and Litchfield areas. Evacuations are ongoing. Extensive damage to roads including Highway 395, bridges and culverts are flooded or washed out. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$ CAC063-111048- /O.CON.KREV.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MFTC1.3.RS.170207T1607Z.170211T0700Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 848 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola. * until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.6 feet by late Friday evening then begin falling. The river may not fall below flood stage until Monday or Tuesday of next week. * Impact...This will be the flood of record for this site. Extensive damage is occurring from the Sierra Valley, through Portola and downstream to Clio, Graeagle and Blairsden. Roads in the area may washed out and closed for an extended period of time, including Highways 70 and 89. The sewage plant in Portola has been compromised. Water may be unsafe to drink. The recovery period from this flood may take several months. && LAT...LON 3988 12071 3983 12038 3981 12039 3972 12058 3985 12072 $$ CAC057-061-110800- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170211T0800Z/ /TRCC1.1.ER.170208T2245Z.170209T0415Z.170210T1400Z.NO/ 848 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Truckee River Near Truckee. * until late Friday night. * At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet. * Flood stage is 4.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.2 feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor flooding from Bear Creek in the Alpine Meadows area to Truckee. including basements and yards of some homes along the river. && LAT...LON 3918 12021 3932 12022 3939 12010 3938 12009 3919 12019 $$ NVC001-005-019-510-111048- /O.EXT.KREV.FL.W.0017.170210T1800Z-170212T0000Z/ /STWN2.1.ER.170210T1800Z.170210T2300Z.170211T1200Z.NO/ 848 PM PST THU FEB 9 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Carson River Near Carson City. * from Friday morning to Saturday afternoon. * At 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Friday morning and continue to rise to near 10.4 feet by Friday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning. * Impact...At 10.5 feet...Moderate flooding from Genoa to Fort Churchill, including Carson City and Dayton. Several homes and businesses may flood in lower parts of Genoa, Carson Valley, Stewart and Dayton. Water may flow over Highway 395 in places. && LAT...LON 3900 11984 3924 11973 3940 11921 3933 11907 3898 11978 $$
215 WGUS85 KREV 101427 FLSREV FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV 627 AM PST FRI FEB 10 2017 ...The flood warning is canceled for the following rivers in California... Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen County Water at this location has dropped below flood stage at this time and the warning is no longer warranted. There may still be some residual flooding lingering in low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas as rushing water can easily sweep a car away... && CAC035-101457- /O.CAN.KREV.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170211T1100Z/ /SUSC1.0.RS.170209T1706Z.170210T0115Z.170210T1700Z.NO/ 627 AM PST FRI FEB 10 2017 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Susan River At Susanville. * At 6:00 AM Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.5 feet by early Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4044 12085 4054 12065 4036 12039 4024 12045 4042 12088 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 6, 9:25 PM PST, 6 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 6, 9:25 PM PST, 6 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Reno NV
925 PM PST Mon Feb 6 2017
.UPDATE...
Heavy precip in the Sierra from Tahoe north has dragged down snow
levels this evening to 5000-6000 feet. These low levels will
continue into the early morning hours. The snow levels are still
expected to rise toward 4 am as the warm front moves through.
There is a chance they may remain low after sunrise, but it seems
low given the amount of warming. We have seen snow levels be slow
to budge once heavy precip begins so that is a concern. In the
meantime will extend the Winter Storm Warning in zones 71-73
through 4 am. Additional snowfall amounts over the next 6 hours
could approach a foot before the changeover.
The winds continue overnight although they continue to be spotty
with the strong winds. Wind prone areas along the 395 corridor
have gusted up to 70 mph at times with the valleys seeing gusts to
45 mph for the most part. Another burst of wind is possible
Tuesday morning.
As far as the rainfall after the changeover and the flooding
potential, it still looks on track. I already issued an areal
flood warning for the Sierra and Big Valleys through Tuesday
evening as rain rates are increasing and there is a lot of
standing water already affecting roads. The heaviest rain still
looks to occur from 12-18Z Tuesday morning. Wallmann
&&
.SYNOPSIS...
Storms will continue to impact the region through the week with very
strong winds, heavy upper elevation snowfall, and periods of heavy
rainfall. Heavy mountain snowfall today will change to very heavy
rainfall tonight into Tuesday as a second warmer storm brings a
higher risk of flooding to the region, especially to smaller creeks
and poor drainage areas. A third storm Thursday into early Friday
could bring more rain, snow, and wind to the region.
&&
.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION... /Issued 359 PM PST Mon Feb 6 2017/
SYNOPSIS...
Storms will continue to impact the region through the week with very
strong winds, heavy upper elevation snowfall, and periods of
heavy rainfall. Heavy mountain snowfall today will change to very
heavy rainfall tonight into Tuesday as a second warmer storm brings
a higher risk of flooding to the region, especially to smaller
creeks and poor drainage areas. A third storm Thursday into early
Friday could bring more rain, snow, and wind to the region.
SHORT TERM...
A moderate to strong atmospheric river (AR) storm will move into
the region tonight into Thursday. Heavy snow will change over to
very heavy rain in the Sierra late tonight as the main water
vapor transport pushes into the Sierra. Precipitable water values
of near 1.5" (stretching back to near Hawaii) will be pushing into
the Northern CA coast, with heavy precipitation expected in the
Sierra starting this evening and going through early Tuesday
evening.
**HEAVY PRECIPITATION AND SNOW LEVELS**
Snow levels are currently hovering around 6000-6500 feet in the
Sierra this afternoon with lee-side shadowing and strong downslope
winds into the lower valleys of western NV. This AR will bring
strong warm air advection aloft and raise snow levels late tonight
to over 7000 feet, and then up to near 8000-9000 feet on Tuesday.
We will see a brief period of very heavy spillover into the lower
valleys Tuesday morning. Models show mid-level instability above 600
mb and 75-85kts at 500mb that will push heavy precipitation into the
foothills mainly west of Highway 395. By Tuesday afternoon, snow
levels will be above all major Sierra passes with the exception of
Mount Rose Highway. Strong winds and heavy snowfall for Mount Rose
Summit will create dangerous white out conditions on Tuesday.
Details on storm total precipitation values are covered in the
Hydrology Section below, but overall we are looking at a very
significant storm with 2-5 inches of rainfall in the Sierra, and
up to 7 inches of heavy precipitation along the Sierra Crest. For
the lower elevations, up to 1-2 inches of rainfall are possible in
the foothills west of Highway 395 and around 0.5-1.0" of rain can be
expected on the valley floors of western NV and northeast CA. Heavy
precipitation and high snow levels will bring renewed flooding
concerns to the region, especially for poor drainage areas, small
creeks and streams, as well as urban areas. More details on flooding
concerns are in the hydrology section below.
**STRONG WINDS**
Strong winds are currently blowing across the region with gusts
up to 50-60 mph from the Sierra into the lower valleys of
northeast CA and western NV. Strong winds will continue through
tonight and into Tuesday evening as strong 700mb flow approaches 70-
80kts over the region. Heavy spillover may dampen some of the winds
where spillover occurs into the lower valleys. This will also push
the area of strongest winds further east of Highway 395 and into the
lower valleys around Fernley- Fallon- Yerington. As for the Sierra
ridge gusts, expect to see extremely strong winds over 140 mph at
times for the High Sierra. Strong winds and blowing snow will create
areas of dangerous whiteout conditions for those upper elevations.
We have extended the Wind Advisories and the High Wind Warnings for
the region through Tuesday evening. There may be lulls in the winds
at times, but strong winds will be erratic and affecting certain
areas and not others. With the Winter Storm Warnings in the Sierra
expiring tonight after 10pm, we have issues Wind Advisories for
Tahoe northward, and a High Wind Warning for Mono County tonight
through Tuesday night. Very strong winds and heavy rain along and
west of Highway 395 may result in uprooted trees due to the heavily
saturated soils. Hoon
Long Term...Thursday through Monday...
The next in the series of storms will impact the region Thursday
into Friday evening. Strong and gusty winds will be the first impact
on Thursday morning as strong 700mb winds aloft of 60-70 knots set
up across the Sierra. Atmospheric profiles show the development of a
stable layer near ridge level indicating the threat for a downslope
wind potential in the lee of Sierra. Even without a downslope
component, pure mechanical mixing of winds aloft could produce
valley wind gusts in the 60-70 mph range with even higher speeds
across wind prone locations. These winds will produce travel
restrictions for high profile vehicles, periods of very low
visibility in areas with snowpack, possible air travel delays,
dangerous boating conditions, and possible property damage such as
fence damage and tree falls. Winds look to peak Thursday morning
with weakening winds by late afternoon into early afternoon.
The precipitation associated with this storm will come in two
distinct waves with the first warmer round coming Thursday morning
into evening, then a secondary and colder wave Friday afternoon and
evening. Snow levels will start high with the onset on Thursday
morning with 8,500-9,000' levels expected through Thursday
afternoon, then dropping below 7,000' Friday afternoon. The main
push of cold air behind the front won't arrive until Friday night
when snow levels could finally reach western Nevada valley floors.
The main concern precipitation-wise would be high snow levels and
heavy rainfall producing additional flooding concerns for small
creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. Some mainstem rivers such
as the Susan, Middle Fork Feather, and Pit may reach into flood
stage but others such as the Carson and Truckee may remain below
flood stages but still could see significant increases in flow. See
the hydrological section below for more details.
This storm looks to possess good shadowing to the east of the crest
which will lead to a rather sharp rainfall gradient heading into
western Nevada. Over 2-3" of liquid equivalent along crest will
taper to near a third of an inch in Reno. Elevations above 8,000
feet could see 1-3' of additional snowfall by Friday evening. The
best chance at seeing spillover precipitation across western Nevada
won't occur until Friday evening when the cold front moves through
with some light foothill snow accumulations possible Friday night
into Saturday morning. Fuentes
AVIATION...
Significant wind and/or weather-related impacts to aviation will be
present with few breaks in storm activity between now and early
Friday. Prepare for flight delays, cancellations, diversions, or a
rough ride in/out of the main terminals if planning air travel this
week.
For lower elevation terminals, winds will be the primary impact now
through Tuesday. Wind gusts 40-55kts will continue through the early
evening with a secondary peak in wind gusts expected Tuesday morning
into mid-afternoon before tapering off Tuesday evening.
Mountain wave turbulence and rotor activity will produce rough
flying conditions, with LLWS possible at times during rotors or
lulls in winds near the surface. Periods of rain will bring MVFR
conditions at times, with mountain obscuration likely for a
prolonged period through Tuesday.
Much warmer air arrives this evening, which should change precip to
all rain at the Sierra terminals, although the rates of rainfall
will likely be intense enough to keep IFR conditions going through
much of Tuesday.
Active weather continues Thursday and Friday with another round of
very strong winds and heavy rainfall expected for Sierra terminals
and light to moderate rainfall for western Nevada terminals. Snow
levels cloud fall to western Nevada floors by Friday evening.
Fuentes/Hohmann
HYDROLOGY...
A multi-wave atmospheric river system will bring copious amounts of
moisture to the region this week. The heaviest precipitation periods
will be this evening into tomorrow afternoon and again Thursday.
Precipitation will continue Wednesday and Friday as well just less
intense than Tuesday and Thursday. Here are current estimates for
liquid equivalents across the region:
Current Liquid Totals:
Sierra | Foothills | Sierra Front | Basin&Range
Mo PM - We AM: 3.0-7.0" | 0.75-2.00" | 0.50-1.00" | 0.10-0.50"
We - We Night: 0.3-1.0" | 0.10-0.25" | 0.05-0.10" | < 0.05"
Th - Fr AM: 1.5-3.5" | 0.50-1.25" | 0.25-0.75" | 0.10-0.25"
Friday: 0.5-1.0" | 0.15-0.25" | 0.05-0.15" | < 0.15"
Weekly Totals: 5.0-12.0"| 1.50-3.75" | 0.75-2.00" | 0.25-1.00"
These totals and higher-than-typical snow levels will create
hydrologic concerns. The main question will be: how much water can
the snowpack hold before excessive water is released via snow melt
and runoff into local river systems? The current consensus is that
the Truckee, Carson, and Walker River basins will be more resilient
since the snowpack is deeper and can store more water. Meanwhile,
the Middle Fork of the Feather River, the Susan River, and the Pit
River will respond much more readily due to these areas lying in
lower elevations and shallower snowpack. These rivers are already
showing decent rises from Sunday night's precipitation.
The first, heavy precipitation period through very early Wednesday
morning will bring rather sharp rises to the Pit River and Middle
Fork of the Feather River; subsequent precipitation will only
exacerbate flood conditions. The Pit River at Canby is expected to
reach flood stage Wednesday morning with continued impacts through
the 12th. However, expect a delay in the flood wave from Bieber to
Pittville which may occur from early Thursday morning through the
14th due to the slower response of the Pit River system. The Middle
Fork of the Feather River is expected to flood beginning early
Thursday morning, reaching Moderate flood stage by Thursday
afternoon, and continue flooding through the 14th.
The first wave of moisture will also ripen the snowpack for the
Truckee River system resulting in increased flows with many
locations reaching monitor stage. The Carson and Walker Rivers will
fair better and are projected to stay below monitor stage.
Subsequent rain and runoff will keep flows running higher through
the weekend, but flooding is not currently expected. We'll be
watching to see how the snowpack responds to the heavier
precipitation periods; the forecast may be adjusted based on the
response to these periods of runoff and snow melt.
Otherwise, the biggest impacts are likely to occur along smaller
streams, creeks, and areas where drainage is poor. This will be
especially true for the Sierra and foothill locations where snow
melt will be a more significant factor. Road wash-outs and ditch
failures will be possible. Minor home flooding in low-lying
neighborhoods that flooded in January will be susceptible to
flooding again this week from smaller creeks and drainages. Boyd
&&
.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Wind Advisory from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday NVZ002.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST Tuesday NVZ005.
Flood Watch through late Tuesday night NVZ002.
Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Tuesday NVZ002.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST Tuesday NVZ001-004.
High Wind Warning until 10 PM PST Tuesday NVZ003.
Flood Watch through late Tuesday night NVZ003.
CA...Flood Watch through late Tuesday night CAZ071.
Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Tuesday CAZ071.
Wind Advisory from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday CAZ071-072.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST Tuesday CAZ070.
High Wind Warning from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday CAZ073.
Flood Watch through late Tuesday night CAZ072-073.
Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Tuesday CAZ072-073.
&&
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Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 9:04 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | REV | Lassen, Plumas, Sierra | 24 hr |
| Feb 7, 6:51 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer | 12 hr |
| Feb 7, 3:51 PM PST | High Wind Watch | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada and 3 more | 21 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.