Reno Chris Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 A comparatively minor storm has just passed through, and although we are not at flood stage anywhere, all the rivers are rolling along at a fast clip with every little drainage flowing - even stuff that almost never has water. Small streams that are normally just a trickle are already full of water. Any good sized storm could bring another round of serious flooding because everything is pretty much full already. The ground has no capacity to absorb any more water. The storm coming in late Sunday through Tuesday looks to be a fairly powerful and wet one. Been watching it on the weather forecast and every round of modeling seems like they are upping the amount of rain and the impact it will have. The forecast I look at is currently calling for over 2 inches in Reno and around 5 inches in Quincy. Caltrans is warning the Northern Sierra counties: "there will be heavy rain and high snow levels resulting in increased likelihood of flooding of rivers and streams." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 In one area of a claim I have there are normally two small ponds, they have now turned into one small lake.....Here in Foresthill there has been 17.91 inches of rain just in February so far.... crazy weather for sure 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 The American River through Sacramento has been at levels near or above what they were in 1997. Not yet at the 1986 levels, although the flow is controlled with the Folsom dam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've been filling 20 sandbags a day after work, in preparation for the next storms. Another couple of inches , it would have been in my garage . Praying everyone is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lunn Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 This summer is going to be GREAT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU_Solitude Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Randy Lunn said: This summer is going to be GREAT! That's what I keep telling my self, no 4wd so I can't get out for a lot of these glorious wet weather hunts people keep posting about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Heading to Reno to stock up on groceries , supplies, and essentials before the next storm rolls in tonight . I will be home tonight , only dreaming of going detecting . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Chris Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hope all goes well for you Scott. Looks like on the forecast I am watching that they are downgrading it a little so lets hope you stay dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Brian Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Took this photo yesterday where the North and Middle Fork of the American River merge, just below Auburn Ca. The water from the Middle Fork has been much higher this year, but still moving gold. The North Fork is the river on the left, moving left to right. Brian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1515Art Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 We had heavy rain and strong wind pass through the Santa Cruz mountains yesterday, power went out in my area yesterday morning when a couple of large trees took down a half dozen power poles and dropped them in the middle of the main road into town. Poles are still laying in the street and light fading, so looks like it's going to be a while before the powers back. Minor inconvience compared to those dealing with flooding. My niece lives in Morgan hill not far from coyote creek and it looks like their neighborhood is flooding again. Hope everyone is doing ok and looking forward to blue sky and getting out... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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