PROJECT ALERT NOTICE (CA) California experiencing another wave of AR storms

Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:04:27 EST

Summary: Flooding is expected as multiple atmospheric rivers bring heavy rainfall and snow to parts of California beginning today and continuing into next week.

Rainfall totals from these storms are expected to be substantial, with as much as 8 inches of precipitation expected for parts of southern California, the Sierra Nevada, and northern California. Storms occurring today through Saturday are expected to be cold systems with snow expected above 2000 feet. The storms on Sunday and Monday are expected to be warm systems, where increased runoff from snowmelt will likely increase the potential for downstream flooding. Currently, streamflow at numerous gages across the state are predicted to exceed monitor or flood stage at least once during this series of storms.

The California Water Science Center (CAWSC) has 14 crews responding to this event today from the following service areas: Ukiah, CA (3); Redding, CA (1); Eureka, CA (1); Santa Cruz, CA (2); Santa Maria, CA (3); and Poway, CA (4). Most crews are performing measurements today, but some are performing service repairs or maintenance. Updates will continue to be provided during the course of this event.