More rain and snow swept through Northern California on Monday, a day after a historic downpour set records and led to dangerous situations on roadways, street flooding, power outages and downed trees. Track the weather where you live with interactive Doppler radar Check out our traffic map here Send us your photos and videos here Below is a live blog that was updated with the latest news from our meteorologists and reporters as the storm unfolded.Oct. 26, 8:27 a.m.: Here's a final update from Monday night's coverage and the latest forecast.Forecast: Lingering clouds and cooler tempsSacramento's historic rainfall has ended, but flooding, damage remains in Rio LindaWeekend rain helped Northern California reservoirs, but drought impacts still deep10:27 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Maricela De La Cruz spotted several inches of standing water still throughout different parts of Sacramento County. While some drivers powered through inches of standing water this Monday, others turned back to avoid any damage to their vehicles.During Sunday's storm in NorCal, Holly Foster and her husband tried driving through Pell Drive but their car stalled in one of the areas with a couple of feet of rainfall."Some truck came through that pushed us out of the water, and then from there, we saw multiple people go through the same situation all night long up until the morning and we've been stuck here. AAA was supposed to come, but they still haven't come," Holly said.Without a place to go and a stalled car, these Redwood City residents spent the night in a parking lot. Their windows open because they couldn't start their car to close them. Rainfall also seeped inside, getting most of their belongings wet."It was cold and wet. It wasn't fun," Holly said.After spending all morning in their car, the couple this afternoon was able to finally get a friend to help them get their car to start and head back to the Bay Area.On Sunday night, Sacramento Fire also responded to the location where 14 homeless people were rescued from localized area flooding.7:05 p.m.: For some drivers from out of town, like Bobby Kathriner, the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 in the Sierra came as a surprise, KCRA 3 Reporter Lysee Mitri reports."They were bad," Kathriner said. "We spun out at the top right there coming down and hit the bank."He is from Idaho and stopped for gas at the Kingavle exit before hitting the road again.Xuleima Cardenas and Laymar Matos said they didn't expect snow either when they originally planned their trip to Sacramento, but they were happy about it. This is their first time in California."We're originally from Florida. We actually came here for her birthday. It’s today," Matos said of Cardenas, who turned 26 years old.They stopped and took pictures in the snow."It's so pretty. We love the trees, the way they look. So amazing," Cardenas said.5:05 p.m.: In some places, the floodwaters receded quickly. 4:49 p.m.: This really puts the Sacramento rain record into context. 4:25 p.m.: The Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento County says it is waiving owner redemption fees for people whose pets got loose and ended up at the shelter. 3:56 p.m.: Lake Tahoe's water levels are back up above the natural rim, SF Gate reports. The lake is considered full when its water levels are 6 feet above the rim. 2:10 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan said our weather team will be watching Doppler radar for the chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some early updates. 1:58 pm.: This is one way to get around when it's flooded.1:51 p.m.: Ski resorts are happy about the arrival of October snow.1:41 p.m.: Here's a view of wintry conditions in Lake Tahoe happening now. From Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan: "The snow in the Sierra is winding down and the best accumulating snow is behind us after a quick 2 feet of snow early today."12:59 p.m.: Here's an update from KCRA's Kay Recede in Lodi and Stockton.11:25 a.m.: Highway 50 has reopened with chain controls. 11:21 a.m.: Crews rescued about two dozen people Sunday evening, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. That included 14 homeless people for an area that flooded and others who were in homes that had flooded. More info here. 10:31 a.m.: Here's a look at early snow totals. 9:11 a.m.: Here's a look at rainfall totals from yesterday's relentless downpour. 9:01 a.m.: Mike TeSelle reports good news about the dog that was separated from its owner. Meanwhile, here's a look at how easy it is to lose traction in the snow. 8:37 a.m.: Here's another Sierra travel update.8:21 a.m.: KCRA's Mike TeSelle says there's a dog lost in the snow where I-80 travelers have been waiting out a road closure. 8:12 a.m.: Here's an update on travel conditions in the Sierra.8:03 a.m.: Jesuit High School in Carmichael says classes are canceled today due to the storm. 7:19 a.m.: The Gold Oak Union School District in El Dorado County says that a power outage has forced the closure of all sites today. 7 a.m.: A family in Fair Oaks had a rude awakening Monday morning after a giant Oak tree smashed into multiple cars. KCRA's Leticia Ordaz spoke with the family. 6:14 a.m.: Sacramento's record rainfall yesterday was 5.44 inches, breaking the 1880 record of 5.28 inches, Meteorologist Tamara Berg says. 6:07 a.m.: Snowfall is heavy and wet in the Sierra. Pictures from KCRA's Mike TeSelle show snow accumulating in the Kingvale area. 6 a.m.: Due to flooding and a rockslide, traffic through Highway 50 at Twin Bridges and Meyers is closed, the California Highway Patrol says. 5:46 a.m.: The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is canceling classes for a snow day due to road conditions amid heavy snowfall this morning. Some schools are without power, the district said. 5:42 a.m.: Sacramento's mayor calls the storm a "200-year" event5:10 a.m.: Here's what we're tracking today with the storm. Oct. 25, 5 a.m.: Rain this morning has moved south and east of the Sacramento area and into Stanislaus County, Meteorologist Tamara Berg says. Snow will stack up throughout the day in the Sierra. See Berg's forecast below. 11:24 p.m.: Sacramento made history Sunday when it broke the record for most rainfall in a single calendar day. As of this writing, 5.31 inches fell Sunday, the last record being 5.28 inches on April 20, 1880.11:22 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Maricela De La Cruz reports that Sacramento fire officials are trying to rescue at least a dozen homeless individuals after a sump pump failure following a power outage.The rescue is happening near Pell Drive and Pell Circle. Some pets were also rescued.Officials did block roads near where the water rescue happened, and they expect to be at the scene for the next several hours.11:17 p.m.: Video by KCRA 3 Reporter Brittany Hope shows a flooded parking lot at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights.10:57 p.m.: Chain controls are in effect for both directions of Interstate 80 from Donner Lake Road to Kingvale, the California Highway Patrol Truckee division said.10:22 p.m.: Sacramento fire officials say they are helping "an unknown amount of homeless people" out of waist-high water after sump pumps near Pell Drive and Pell Circle stopped working due to a nearby power outage.According to SMUD, roughly 650 customers are without power. The cause of the outage is unknown.10:11 p.m.: Caltrans said the estimated time of reopening for Highway 50 over Echo Summit is 4 hours.9:50 p.m.: Sunday night's rain was historic, with 5.14 inches recorded in Sacramento as of this writing. That is the second-most rainfall in the city's history in a single calendar day. And it's still going. The record for most rainfall in a day ever in Sacramento was April 20, 1880, when 5.28 inches of rain fell.Below is an image of the city's most recorded rainfall in a single day not counting tonight.9:47 p.m.: The City of Sacramento is urging people to stay home and avoid driving until 4 a.m. Monday due to risks posed by flooding from rainfall.9:27 p.m.: There is heavy traffic from lane closures on southbound Highway 99 in south Sacramento due to flooding, Caltrans said. The congestion is between the Highway 50 interchange into Highway 99 near 12th Avenue.9:14 p.m.: Traffic is being held on westbound lanes of Highway 50 at Echo Summit due to rocks in the roadway, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.8:40 p.m.: All lanes of westbound Laguna Boulevard at Babson Drive in Elk Grove are closed due to flooding, police said.8:36 p.m.: The McKinley Park Water Vault, a recently finished East Sacramento construction project met with mixed reactions, is full after recent days of rain filled up the 6-million gallon container.Photos sent to KCRA 3 show flooded streets near where the underground vault lies.Carlos Eliason, a spokesperson for the City of Sacramento, said the vault is built for a 10-year-storm, yet Sunday's rainfall is being estimated as a 100-year-storm. He said flooding would have been much worse had the vault not taken in some of that rainfall.8:15 p.m.: Red Top Road underneath Interstate 80 in Fairfield was closed due to flooding, police said.8:14 p.m.: The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources report that both Chicken Ranch Slough and Dry Creek East Branch have reached flood stage. Both creeks reach flood stage at 49.0 feet.8:00 p.m.: Viewers are reporting that their vehicles are being damaged on Highway 50 near Stockton Boulevard due to a pothole on the westbound lanes. Traffic maps indicate minor congestion in the area.A viewer who sent this photo below said there are multiple other vehicles pulled over on the side of the road. 7:42 p.m.: Southbound Poleline Road is closed between 5th Street and Cowell/Lillard Boulevard due to flooding, the Davis Police Department said. Motorists are asked to avoid the area while crews work to reopen the street.7:29 p.m.: Northbound Big Horn Boulevard is closed at Hopewell Drive in Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Police Department said.7:00 p.m.: The Placer County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders because of the risk of debris flow due to high amounts of rainfall. Residents in the following areas were told to evacuate:1565 Hillcrest Boulevard to Spring Valley RoadSpring Valley Road from Milk Ranch RoadBen Taylor Road to the Bear RiverThe area being evacuated is near where the River Fire, which ignited early August and burned dozens of homes in Placer and Nevada counties. It burned about 2,600 acres before being fully extinguished. Cal Fire said that fire was caused by human activity.6:54 p.m.: The Elk Grove Police Department said drivers should be cautious on the road, saying that there is flooding in the city.6:50 p.m.: Fairfield police have closed the 740 block of North Texas Street at the curve because of flooding.6:32 p.m.: Caltrans District 3 said Highway 70 at Kempton and Berry roads in the Rio Oso area of Sutter County is closed due to flooding. The agency suggests taking Highway 99 or State Route 65 instead.6:15 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Lysee Mitri reports flooding at South Watt Avenue and Jackson Road in the Rosemont area.5:46 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Nevada and Placer counties. The warning is in effect until 3 a.m. Monday.The weather service said risk of flash flooding has the potential to affect about 610 people, but no schools or hospitals are close enough to be at risk. The area affected includes a burn scar from a previous wildfire.4:59 p.m.: Arcade Creek has reached the flood stage of 76.357 feet, according to the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources.4:58 p.m.: Airbase Parkway between Dover and Heath, and the 3000 block of Holiday Lane are closed because of flooding, the Fairfield Police Department said.4:30 p.m.: The City of West Sacramento is offering sandbags at the Port of Sacramento at 2895 Industrial Blvd. 3:40 p.m.: Caltrans District 3 said it is responding to multiple instances of flooding. The locations are: southbound Highway 99 at Mack Road, westbound Highway 50 at the East Bidwell onramp and southbound Highway 113 at County Road 102.3:29 p.m.: The Solano County Sheriff's Office is advising residents to avoid certain roads until rainfall subsides.3:10 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Erin Heft spotted a tree down on H and 9th streets in downtown Sacramento. The tree knocked down the street sign for H Street on that corner.2:41 p.m.: The CHP Yuba-Sutter division said it is reporting freeway flooding on State Route 70 in Sutter County. Officers responding to a crash in the area said those vehicles involved might have hydroplaned.1:52 p.m.: The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources reports Arcade Creek has reached a monitor stage of 74.81 feet. Flood stage is reached at 76.34 feet. 1:10 p.m.: Donner Pass Road between Truckee and Donner Summit is closed because of eroding roads and falling debris.12:58 p.m.: Sacramento Regional Transit established a bus bridge due to a power outage downtown affecting its light rail vehicles. Those taking the Blue Line can find their shuttle between Arden/Del Paso & 16th Street stations. Those taking the Gold Line can find their shuttle between Sac Valley & 16th Street stations.12:19 p.m.: People in the Sacramento area are urged to seek shelter by 2 p.m. due to high winds, heavy rainfall and potentially hazardous conditions. Here are severe weather shelter locations. 1725 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816; 2450 Florin Road , Sacramento CA 95822 Creekside Adult Center at 2641 Kent Drive, Sacramento 95821 Hagginwood Community Center - Storm Center at 3271 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento CA 95815 City of Sacramento City Hall - Storm Center at 915 I St, Sacramento CA 95814Sacramento County also has information on where people can get sandbags.12:14 p.m.: KCRA 3's Erin Heft is giving an update live on Facebook on power outages from North Highlands in Sacramento County. 11:56 a.m.: Here are PG&E's outage numbers in KCRA 3's viewing area, as of 11:45 a.m.Yuba County: 3,200Solano County: 1,208Yolo County: 393Colusa County: 59Amador/Calaveras counties: 8El Dorado County: 810Placer County: 1,318Nevada County: 5,53211:44 a.m.: Here's a look at a rock/mudslide that has closed part of Highway 70. 11:32 a.m.: A viewer sent us a photo of a car that hit a power pole in the North Highlands area. 11:17 a.m.: The number of customers facing outages on SMUD's map spiked to more than 51,000 with nearly 24,000 affected in the Arden area and more than 27,000 in North Highlands. 10:58 a.m.: A music festival set to feature Willie Nelson in Wheatland today has been canceled due to the weather. Some KCRA 3 viewers over the past two days expressed concern that they had not heard from promoters about whether the show would be called off.10:44 a.m.: SMUD's outage map shows 31 active outages at this time. We've reached out for comment. 10:32 a.m.: Erin Heft sent this photo of a tree down in the Pocket area of Sacramento at 56th Avenue and Havenhurst.9:55 a.m.: Ironman athlete William Kesler, who is from the Santa Rosa area, spoke to KCRA 3’s Erin Heft about today’s cancellation. He said it was disappointing not to be able to compete in his first Ironman triathlon, but he understood the safety concerns. “I didn’t want to get hurt out there,” he said. “I mean I was just walking my bike out of the transition and I was just being blown by the wind just while walking.”He’s been training since May, about 13 hours weekly, to prepare.“Hopefully, this gets deferred to next year and I’ll go for that,” he said.9:49 a.m.: What to know before you hit the roads.9:39 a.m.: Some viewers in our coverage area are reporting flickering lights. Here's where to see PG&E's outage map and SMUD's outage map. 9:33 a.m.: Mark Finan and Eileen Javora are talking about the storm live on Facebook. 9:29 a.m.: The National Weather Service warns there could be life-threatening flash flooding in and around the Caldor burn scar in El Dorado County and the Dixie burn scar in Plumas County and Lassen County. People are warned to turn around when encountering flooded roads, as “most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”More information for the Dixie burn scar areaFlash flooding is already occurring and debris flow, which can be rocks, mud or vegetation, is impacting Highway 70.Areas that will experience flash flooding include Country Club, Canyondam, East Shore, Caribou, Seneca, Belden, Twain, Paxton, Indian Falls, Bald Eagle Mountain, Tobin, Crescent Mills, Storrie, Keddie and Greenville.Affected roadways are stretches of Highway 36, Highway 70, and Highway 89.Affected streams and drainages are Mill Creek, Canyon Creek, West Sulphur Creek, North Fork Feather River, Deer Creek, Willow Creek and Butte Creek.More information for the Caldor burn scar areaFlash flooding is expected to occur within the next few hours.Areas that will experience flash flooding include Kirkwood, Kit Carson, Grizzly Flat, Twin Bridges and Sierra At Tahoe.Tragedy Creek is also affected.8:34 a.m.: Here's a look at when "a line of very intense rain" is forecast to go through many areas this afternoon, Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan says.8:26 a.m.: The National Weather Service says there are reports of debris flow within the Dixie Fire burn scar area. That's impacting parts of Highway 70. 8:16 a.m.: The National Weather Service says that "heavy rain is starting to move in" and will cause debris flow in some areas affected by the Caldor Fire. | RELATED | Communities burned in Caldor Fire brace for heavy rains8:14 a.m.: Sacramento Regional Transit says that with Ironman canceled SacRT service will operate as usual. 8:04 a.m.: Chico reports a wind gust of 52 mph, our weather team says. 7:58 a.m.: Our reporters have been covering how local officials planned to respond to today's storm. Here are some of the top headlines. How the upcoming storm could impact Sacramento's homeless communitySacramento city officials say pumping stations will help move excess rain from storm drainsMcKinley Park sewage water concerns grow as storm approachesCommunities burned in Caldor Fire brace for heavy rainsCity of Roseville bunkers down in preparation for upcoming winter stormSacramento city officials say pumping stations will help move excess rain from storm drains7:43 a.m.: The greater Sacramento area could get 3 to 5 inches of rain over the next 24 hours, according to our weather team. That means today’s storm could be in the top 5 for record 24-hour rainfall. Here’s a look at previous rain totals in the record book.7:20 a.m.: Here’s the morning forecast of what to expect from Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan and Meteorologist Eileen Javora. “I know it’s a big deal if the chief meteorologist is here before 5 a.m.,” Javora said. Oct. 24, 7:15 a.m.: The first Ironman California competition in Sacramento has been canceled over weather conditions.“Weather conditions have deteriorated overnight and are expected to worsen over the course of the day,” the message said. “We no longer believe that we can provide an acceptably safe swim and bike environment for our athletes.” The message went on to say that “the safety of the athletes, volunteers and spectators is our highest priority. It would not be responsible to host the event at this moment in time.” Organizers said they recognized the cancelation “will come as a disappointment.” Download our app for the latestHere is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts
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More rain and snow swept through Northern California on Monday, a day after a historic downpour set records and led to dangerous situations on roadways, street flooding, power outages and downed trees.
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Oct. 26, 8:27 a.m.: Here's a final update from Monday night's coverage and the latest forecast.
- Forecast: Lingering clouds and cooler temps
- Sacramento's historic rainfall has ended, but flooding, damage remains in Rio Linda
- Weekend rain helped Northern California reservoirs, but drought impacts still deep
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Folsom lake level up nearly 16’ since weekend rain and snow. But scene at Brown’s Ravine shows how much more needed. In 2019 on same date, lake level was 45’ higher. @kcranews pic.twitter.com/RgN9R3XSb1
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 26, 2021
10:27 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Maricela De La Cruz spotted several inches of standing water still throughout different parts of Sacramento County. While some drivers powered through inches of standing water this Monday, others turned back to avoid any damage to their vehicles.
During Sunday's storm in NorCal, Holly Foster and her husband tried driving through Pell Drive but their car stalled in one of the areas with a couple of feet of rainfall.
"Some truck came through that pushed us out of the water, and then from there, we saw multiple people go through the same situation all night long up until the morning and we've been stuck here. AAA was supposed to come, but they still haven't come," Holly said.
Without a place to go and a stalled car, these Redwood City residents spent the night in a parking lot. Their windows open because they couldn't start their car to close them. Rainfall also seeped inside, getting most of their belongings wet.
"It was cold and wet. It wasn't fun," Holly said.
After spending all morning in their car, the couple this afternoon was able to finally get a friend to help them get their car to start and head back to the Bay Area.
On Sunday night, Sacramento Fire also responded to the location where 14 homeless people were rescued from localized area flooding.
7:05 p.m.: For some drivers from out of town, like Bobby Kathriner, the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 in the Sierra came as a surprise, KCRA 3 Reporter Lysee Mitri reports.
"They were bad," Kathriner said. "We spun out at the top right there coming down and hit the bank."
He is from Idaho and stopped for gas at the Kingavle exit before hitting the road again.
Xuleima Cardenas and Laymar Matos said they didn't expect snow either when they originally planned their trip to Sacramento, but they were happy about it. This is their first time in California.
"We're originally from Florida. We actually came here for her birthday. It’s today," Matos said of Cardenas, who turned 26 years old.
They stopped and took pictures in the snow.
"It's so pretty. We love the trees, the way they look. So amazing," Cardenas said.
5:05 p.m.: In some places, the floodwaters receded quickly.
4:49 p.m.: This really puts the Sacramento rain record into context.
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— kcranews (@kcranews) October 25, 2021Sacramento in the month of October averages about an inch of rain, @kcraFinan said. This 5.44" is actually close to what we could see from October through December.
“We almost had 3 months' worth of rain in one day,” he said. pic.twitter.com/y4FZncFTzV
4:25 p.m.: The Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento County says it is waiving owner redemption fees for people whose pets got loose and ended up at the shelter.
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3:56 p.m.: Lake Tahoe's water levels are back up above the natural rim, SF Gate reports. The lake is considered full when its water levels are 6 feet above the rim.
2:10 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan said our weather team will be watching Doppler radar for the chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some early updates.
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Thunderstorm in Butte Co has hail. Moving to Paradise area pic.twitter.com/vHUif9mRbt
— Mark Finan (@kcraFinan) October 25, 2021
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First thunderstorm of the afternoon. A small one heading to Riverbank. Moving east pic.twitter.com/hxzgojbM58
— Mark Finan (@kcraFinan) October 25, 2021
1:58 pm.: This is one way to get around when it's flooded.
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1:51 p.m.: Ski resorts are happy about the arrival of October snow.
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Winter is back! The storm is dropping some beautiful Sierra Cement—perfect early season snow for building a base. We got 7” at the base and 18” up top so far ❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/SSenPKwxFO
— Palisades Tahoe (@palisadestahoe) October 25, 2021
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Check out these photos from our Snow Surfaces Team at mid mountain this morning. What a great way to start the week! pic.twitter.com/3BMJghnghu
— Northstar California (@Northstar_CA) October 25, 2021
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We love waking up to this. Overnight snowfall in the village of 20” and counting! pic.twitter.com/q0sgAKwGOm
— Kirkwood Mountain Resort (@KirkwoodMTN) October 25, 2021
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Over 2 feet of snow on our mountain overnight! 😍 Check out these piles that our Snow Surfaces Team was working with. We can’t wait to welcome you all back on Friday November 19th for opening day! pic.twitter.com/HpX3Q8wjms
— SkiHeavenly (@skiheavenly) October 25, 2021
1:41 p.m.: Here's a view of wintry conditions in Lake Tahoe happening now. From Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan: "The snow in the Sierra is winding down and the best accumulating snow is behind us after a quick 2 feet of snow early today."
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12:59 p.m.: Here's an update from KCRA's Kay Recede in Lodi and Stockton.
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— Kay Recede (@KayRecede) October 25, 2021Streets are flooded in Stockton, as well.
March Lane and Claremont.
Careful out there. pic.twitter.com/LG3qr6T51S
11:25 a.m.: Highway 50 has reopened with chain controls.
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Highway 50 in the Sierra is back open with chain controls from Meyers to about 4,500 feet elevation (Fred’s Place). pic.twitter.com/479kFkPV6R
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) October 25, 2021
11:21 a.m.: Crews rescued about two dozen people Sunday evening, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. That included 14 homeless people for an area that flooded and others who were in homes that had flooded.
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Several storm related rescues took place throughout the evening.
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) October 25, 2021
Pell Dr: Rescued 14 homeless people from flooded area
Du Bois Ave: Assisted 10 residents from 2 flooded homes,Red Cross assisted
Steelhead Creek near Acoma St. 1 homeless person rescued from swift moving water. pic.twitter.com/XBvkPDvDZg
10:31 a.m.: Here's a look at early snow totals.
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Heavy snow is being reported in the Sierra! Here are some early measurements, with already over 2 feet up at Sierra pass levels! A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 11 pm tonight, so avoid mountain travel if possible. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/MyirrsheiF
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 25, 2021See AlsoSacramento sets rainfall record as atmospheric river passes through Northern CaliforniaPowerful atmospheric river hits the Sacramento region, causing widespread damageAtmospheric river lashes California with heavy rain and wind | CNNSacramento sets rainfall record as atmospheric river passes through Northern California
9:11 a.m.: Here's a look at rainfall totals from yesterday's relentless downpour.
9:01 a.m.: Mike TeSelle reports good news about the dog that was separated from its owner. Meanwhile, here's a look at how easy it is to lose traction in the snow.
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Dog owner has been located. @kcranews pic.twitter.com/QGcI7w8IDk
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
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Spinning wheels. This is what I’ve been reporting all morning. This is slick, soppy wet snow. Very easy to lost traction @kcranews pic.twitter.com/CyswcgdUD4
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
8:37 a.m.: Here's another Sierra travel update.
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UPDATE: I80 reopened over Donner Summit @kcranews @kcraBrianHickey pic.twitter.com/oEvoso9ikL
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
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US-50 is closed from Sly Park Road to Meyers. Please, visit https://t.co/gExJXEzBKo for up to the minute road conditions. pic.twitter.com/6jAJajxcjQ
— CHP Placerville (@CHPPlacerville) October 25, 2021
8:21 a.m.: KCRA's Mike TeSelle says there's a dog lost in the snow where I-80 travelers have been waiting out a road closure.
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Sad situation. Dog lost in snow. Lots of cars/trucks/big rigs stranded roadside or at gas stations as I80 still closed over Donner Summit @kcranews @KCRAtberg @kcraBrianHickey No one able to coax dog close enough to see tags. pic.twitter.com/0IE75YKel0
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
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More pics of dog lost on freeway as truckers, motorists stranded waiting out road closure during winter storm. @kcranews pic.twitter.com/XHebW1624b
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
8:12 a.m.: Here's an update on travel conditions in the Sierra.
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Travel is also restricted to passenger vehicles only on I-80 WB from the Nevada state line to Nyack. No ETO for when commercial vehicle travel restrictions will be lifted. @NevadaCountyCA @PlacerCA @nevadadotreno @Caltrux @CHP_Truckee @CHPTruckeeScale @CHPGoldRun pic.twitter.com/A88ps9yMii
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) October 25, 2021
8:03 a.m.: Jesuit High School in Carmichael says classes are canceled today due to the storm.
7:19 a.m.: The Gold Oak Union School District in El Dorado County says that a power outage has forced the closure of all sites today.
7 a.m.: A family in Fair Oaks had a rude awakening Monday morning after a giant Oak tree smashed into multiple cars. KCRA's Leticia Ordaz spoke with the family.
6:14 a.m.: Sacramento's record rainfall yesterday was 5.44 inches, breaking the 1880 record of 5.28 inches, Meteorologist Tamara Berg says.
6:07 a.m.: Snowfall is heavy and wet in the Sierra. Pictures from KCRA's Mike TeSelle show snow accumulating in the Kingvale area.
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Snowfall is heavy, wet. This is near Kingvale area along I80. @kcranews @kcraBrianHickey pic.twitter.com/gTEdEYHvFv
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
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More pictures of snow accumulating near Kingvale. @kcranews pic.twitter.com/NrRxZMeAgF
— Mike TeSelle (@MikeTeSelleTV) October 25, 2021
6 a.m.: Due to flooding and a rockslide, traffic through Highway 50 at Twin Bridges and Meyers is closed, the California Highway Patrol says.
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5:46 a.m.: The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is canceling classes for a snow day due to road conditions amid heavy snowfall this morning. Some schools are without power, the district said.
5:42 a.m.: Sacramento's mayor calls the storm a "200-year" event
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Sacramento has experienced record rainfall over the past 24 hours. There has been some localized flooding but our system has held up well during this 200-year storm event. Thank you to all of @TheCityofSac employees who have been working to keep us safe.
— @mayor_Steinberg (@Mayor_Steinberg) October 25, 2021
5:10 a.m.: Here's what we're tracking today with the storm.
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Oct. 25, 5 a.m.: Rain this morning has moved south and east of the Sacramento area and into Stanislaus County, Meteorologist Tamara Berg says. Snow will stack up throughout the day in the Sierra. See Berg's forecast below.
11:24 p.m.: Sacramento made history Sunday when it broke the record for most rainfall in a single calendar day. As of this writing, 5.31 inches fell Sunday, the last record being 5.28 inches on April 20, 1880.
11:22 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Maricela De La Cruz reports that Sacramento fire officials are trying to rescue at least a dozen homeless individuals after a sump pump failure following a power outage.
The rescue is happening near Pell Drive and Pell Circle. Some pets were also rescued.
Officials did block roads near where the water rescue happened, and they expect to be at the scene for the next several hours.
11:17 p.m.: Video by KCRA 3 Reporter Brittany Hope shows a flooded parking lot at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights.
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On the ground now in #CitrusHeights at Rusch Park, just off Auburn and Antelope. #CrippleCreek is a few feet deep at this point, is flowing fast, and has flooded the Park’s parking lot. Lots of rain still here. @kcranews pic.twitter.com/X2PuFDunOm
— Brittany Hope (@BrittanyKCRA) October 25, 2021
10:57 p.m.: Chain controls are in effect for both directions of Interstate 80 from Donner Lake Road to Kingvale, the California Highway Patrol Truckee division said.
10:22 p.m.: Sacramento fire officials say they are helping "an unknown amount of homeless people" out of waist-high water after sump pumps near Pell Drive and Pell Circle stopped working due to a nearby power outage.
According to SMUD, roughly 650 customers are without power. The cause of the outage is unknown.
10:11 p.m.: Caltrans said the estimated time of reopening for Highway 50 over Echo Summit is 4 hours.
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UPDATE: Boulders will need to be blasted to clear the roadway on Highway 50 over Echo Summit. One-way traffic control for several hours to clear the roadway. ETO is 4 hours for full opening. pic.twitter.com/RwQeW0XF6J
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) October 25, 2021
9:50 p.m.: Sunday night's rain was historic, with 5.14 inches recorded in Sacramento as of this writing. That is the second-most rainfall in the city's history in a single calendar day.
And it's still going.
The record for most rainfall in a day ever in Sacramento was April 20, 1880, when 5.28 inches of rain fell.
Below is an image of the city's most recorded rainfall in a single day not counting tonight.
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9:47 p.m.: The City of Sacramento is urging people to stay home and avoid driving until 4 a.m. Monday due to risks posed by flooding from rainfall.
9:27 p.m.: There is heavy traffic from lane closures on southbound Highway 99 in south Sacramento due to flooding, Caltrans said. The congestion is between the Highway 50 interchange into Highway 99 near 12th Avenue.
9:14 p.m.: Traffic is being held on westbound lanes of Highway 50 at Echo Summit due to rocks in the roadway, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.
8:40 p.m.: All lanes of westbound Laguna Boulevard at Babson Drive in Elk Grove are closed due to flooding, police said.
8:36 p.m.: The McKinley Park Water Vault, a recently finished East Sacramento construction project met with mixed reactions, is full after recent days of rain filled up the 6-million gallon container.
Photos sent to KCRA 3 show flooded streets near where the underground vault lies.
Carlos Eliason, a spokesperson for the City of Sacramento, said the vault is built for a 10-year-storm, yet Sunday's rainfall is being estimated as a 100-year-storm. He said flooding would have been much worse had the vault not taken in some of that rainfall.
8:15 p.m.: Red Top Road underneath Interstate 80 in Fairfield was closed due to flooding, police said.
8:14 p.m.: The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources report that both Chicken Ranch Slough and Dry Creek East Branch have reached flood stage. Both creeks reach flood stage at 49.0 feet.
8:00 p.m.: Viewers are reporting that their vehicles are being damaged on Highway 50 near Stockton Boulevard due to a pothole on the westbound lanes. Traffic maps indicate minor congestion in the area.
A viewer who sent this photo below said there are multiple other vehicles pulled over on the side of the road.
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7:42 p.m.: Southbound Poleline Road is closed between 5th Street and Cowell/Lillard Boulevard due to flooding, the Davis Police Department said. Motorists are asked to avoid the area while crews work to reopen the street.
7:29 p.m.: Northbound Big Horn Boulevard is closed at Hopewell Drive in Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Police Department said.
7:00 p.m.: The Placer County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders because of the risk of debris flow due to high amounts of rainfall.
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These areas of Colfax are Under Evacuation order due to potential debris flows from high amounts of rain in the River Fire burn area- Hill crest Blvd, south from1565 Hillcrest Blvd to Spring Valley Rd. Spring Valley Rd. from Milk Ranch Road. Ben Taylor to the Bear River. pic.twitter.com/4470tiFnUn
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) October 25, 2021
Residents in the following areas were told to evacuate:
- 1565 Hillcrest Boulevard to Spring Valley Road
- Spring Valley Road from Milk Ranch Road
- Ben Taylor Road to the Bear River
The area being evacuated is near where the River Fire, which ignited early August and burned dozens of homes in Placer and Nevada counties. It burned about 2,600 acres before being fully extinguished.
Cal Fire said that fire was caused by human activity.
6:54 p.m.: The Elk Grove Police Department said drivers should be cautious on the road, saying that there is flooding in the city.
6:50 p.m.: Fairfield police have closed the 740 block of North Texas Street at the curve because of flooding.
6:32 p.m.: Caltrans District 3 said Highway 70 at Kempton and Berry roads in the Rio Oso area of Sutter County is closed due to flooding. The agency suggests taking Highway 99 or State Route 65 instead.
6:15 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Lysee Mitri reports flooding at South Watt Avenue and Jackson Road in the Rosemont area.
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To give you an idea of how deep the water gets here at S Watt Ave and Jackson Road, take a look at where the pedestrian button is for the crosswalk that is under water. pic.twitter.com/NEoXCU0Rt8
— Lysée Mitri (@LyseeMitri) October 25, 2021
5:46 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Nevada and Placer counties. The warning is in effect until 3 a.m. Monday.
The weather service said risk of flash flooding has the potential to affect about 610 people, but no schools or hospitals are close enough to be at risk. The area affected includes a burn scar from a previous wildfire.
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Flash Flood Warning including Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA until 3:00 AM PDT pic.twitter.com/p7ICjM2pvH
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 25, 2021
4:59 p.m.: Arcade Creek has reached the flood stage of 76.357 feet, according to the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources.
4:58 p.m.: Airbase Parkway between Dover and Heath, and the 3000 block of Holiday Lane are closed because of flooding, the Fairfield Police Department said.
4:30 p.m.: The City of West Sacramento is offering sandbags at the Port of Sacramento at 2895 Industrial Blvd.
3:40 p.m.: Caltrans District 3 said it is responding to multiple instances of flooding. The locations are: southbound Highway 99 at Mack Road, westbound Highway 50 at the East Bidwell onramp and southbound Highway 113 at County Road 102.
3:29 p.m.: The Solano County Sheriff's Office is advising residents to avoid certain roads until rainfall subsides.
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3:10 p.m.: KCRA 3 Reporter Erin Heft spotted a tree down on H and 9th streets in downtown Sacramento. The tree knocked down the street sign for H Street on that corner.
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2:41 p.m.: The CHP Yuba-Sutter division said it is reporting freeway flooding on State Route 70 in Sutter County. Officers responding to a crash in the area said those vehicles involved might have hydroplaned.
1:52 p.m.: The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources reports Arcade Creek has reached a monitor stage of 74.81 feet. Flood stage is reached at 76.34 feet.
1:10 p.m.: Donner Pass Road between Truckee and Donner Summit is closed because of eroding roads and falling debris.
12:58 p.m.: Sacramento Regional Transit established a bus bridge due to a power outage downtown affecting its light rail vehicles. Those taking the Blue Line can find their shuttle between Arden/Del Paso & 16th Street stations. Those taking the Gold Line can find their shuttle between Sac Valley & 16th Street stations.
12:19 p.m.: People in the Sacramento area are urged to seek shelter by 2 p.m. due to high winds, heavy rainfall and potentially hazardous conditions.
Here are severe weather shelter locations.
- 1725 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816; 2450 Florin Road , Sacramento CA 95822
- Creekside Adult Center at 2641 Kent Drive, Sacramento 95821
- Hagginwood Community Center - Storm Center at 3271 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento CA 95815
- City of Sacramento City Hall - Storm Center at 915 I St, Sacramento CA 95814
Sacramento County also has information on where people can get sandbags.
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Sandbag locations open! https://t.co/1tWsO2UC8A
— Sacramento County (@SacCountyCA) October 24, 2021
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An evacuation center has been set up at Creekside Adult Center at 2641 Kent Dr, Sacramento, CA 95821 for residents in the Arden area that may experience flooding from local creeks and storm drainage areas.
— SacramentoOES (@SacramentoOES) October 24, 2021
*Remember - never drive through standing water! Turn around, don’t drown! pic.twitter.com/SyDESI1OfS
12:14 p.m.: KCRA 3's Erin Heft is giving an update live on Facebook on power outages from North Highlands in Sacramento County.
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11:56 a.m.: Here are PG&E's outage numbers in KCRA 3's viewing area, as of 11:45 a.m.
- Yuba County: 3,200
- Solano County: 1,208
- Yolo County: 393
- Colusa County: 59
- Amador/Calaveras counties: 8
- El Dorado County: 810
- Placer County: 1,318
- Nevada County: 5,532
11:44 a.m.: Here's a look at a rock/mudslide that has closed part of Highway 70.
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11:32 a.m.: A viewer sent us a photo of a car that hit a power pole in the North Highlands area.
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Viewer Kathleen Sutliff sent us this photo of a car that hit a power pole on Watt Avenue and Airbase Drive pic.twitter.com/tYegIgGai0
— kcranews (@kcranews) October 24, 2021
11:17 a.m.: The number of customers facing outages on SMUD's map spiked to more than 51,000 with nearly 24,000 affected in the Arden area and more than 27,000 in North Highlands.
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Nearly 24,000 customers are now affected in the Arden area and 27,000 in North Highlands, according to SMUD's outage map https://t.co/f8YXvhPlxS pic.twitter.com/Vsqk0TQTPj
— kcranews (@kcranews) October 24, 2021
10:58 a.m.: A music festival set to feature Willie Nelson in Wheatland today has been canceled due to the weather. Some KCRA 3 viewers over the past two days expressed concern that they had not heard from promoters about whether the show would be called off.
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We are sad to announce that the Outlaw Music Festival scheduled for today is cancelled due to inclement weather. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. pic.twitter.com/bGnhRojDGk
— Toyota Amphitheatre (@ToyotaAmp) October 24, 2021
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We thank you for joining us this season at Toyota Amphitheatre and look forward to seeing you in 2022. Fingers crossed Willie and the rest of the Outlaw family will be back.
— Toyota Amphitheatre (@ToyotaAmp) October 24, 2021
10:44 a.m.: SMUD's outage map shows 31 active outages at this time. We've reached out for comment.
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SMUD's outage map shows 1,000 customers affected across the Sacramento area. (They serve 1.5 million people.) https://t.co/f8YXvhPlxS pic.twitter.com/u8MiLk8BMP
— kcranews (@kcranews) October 24, 2021
10:32 a.m.: Erin Heft sent this photo of a tree down in the Pocket area of Sacramento at 56th Avenue and Havenhurst.
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9:55 a.m.: Ironman athlete William Kesler, who is from the Santa Rosa area, spoke to KCRA 3’s Erin Heft about today’s cancellation.
He said it was disappointing not to be able to compete in his first Ironman triathlon, but he understood the safety concerns.
“I didn’t want to get hurt out there,” he said. “I mean I was just walking my bike out of the transition and I was just being blown by the wind just while walking.”
He’s been training since May, about 13 hours weekly, to prepare.
“Hopefully, this gets deferred to next year and I’ll go for that,” he said.
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Ironman in Sacramento Canceled.
— Erin Heft KCRA (@ErinHeftKCRA) October 24, 2021
We spoke to officials and some of the 3,500 athletes & their families leaving the city after the event was shutdown due to weather. More at @kcranews
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Unfortunately, Mother Nature has forced the cancellation of IRONMAN California. The safety of the athletes, volunteers, and spectators is our highest priority. It would not be responsible to host the event at this moment in time.
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 24, 2021
Watch the official statement. pic.twitter.com/SaA71nk6Om
9:49 a.m.: What to know before you hit the roads.
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Traveling in inclement weather? 🌧 ❄️ Be prepared, know BEFORE you go. Download our QuickMap app on your smartphone for info on road closures and more. Please be safe! @CHP_HQ @OTS_CA @Cal_OES @NWSSacramento pic.twitter.com/OlA15BrV51
— Caltrans HQ (@CaltransHQ) October 24, 2021
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Weather is torrential! Street flooding, on & off ramps down highways are closing.
— Erin Heft KCRA (@ErinHeftKCRA) October 24, 2021
Stay inside. Do not travel if it’s not necessary. @kcranews
9:39 a.m.: Some viewers in our coverage area are reporting flickering lights. Here's where to see PG&E's outage map and SMUD's outage map.
9:33 a.m.: Mark Finan and Eileen Javora are talking about the storm live on Facebook.
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9:29 a.m.: The National Weather Service warns there could be life-threatening flash flooding in and around the Caldor burn scar in El Dorado County and the Dixie burn scar in Plumas County and Lassen County.
People are warned to turn around when encountering flooded roads, as “most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
More information for the Dixie burn scar area
- Flash flooding is already occurring and debris flow, which can be rocks, mud or vegetation, is impacting Highway 70.
- Areas that will experience flash flooding include Country Club, Canyondam, East Shore, Caribou, Seneca, Belden, Twain, Paxton, Indian Falls, Bald Eagle Mountain, Tobin, Crescent Mills, Storrie, Keddie and Greenville.
- Affected roadways are stretches of Highway 36, Highway 70, and Highway 89.
- Affected streams and drainages are Mill Creek, Canyon Creek, West Sulphur Creek, North Fork Feather River, Deer Creek, Willow Creek and Butte Creek.
More information for the Caldor burn scar area
- Flash flooding is expected to occur within the next few hours.
- Areas that will experience flash flooding include Kirkwood, Kit Carson, Grizzly Flat, Twin Bridges and Sierra At Tahoe.
- Tragedy Creek is also affected.
8:34 a.m.: Here's a look at when "a line of very intense rain" is forecast to go through many areas this afternoon, Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan says.
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8:26 a.m.: The National Weather Service says there are reports of debris flow within the Dixie Fire burn scar area. That's impacting parts of Highway 70.
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We are getting reports of debris flows within the Dixie Burn Scar area especially impacting Highway 70 from Jarbo Gap to Greenville. #CAwx https://t.co/8yINGS46FH
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 24, 2021
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— CHP Oroville👮♂️👮♀️🚔 (@CHP_Oroville) October 24, 2021🚧 🚧 🚧 Road Closure 🚧 🚧 🚧
State Highway 70 at Deadwood Road is once again closed due to mudslides in the canyon. This is expected to be an extended closure due to the weather and we do not have information at this time when the road will reopen.
8:16 a.m.: The National Weather Service says that "heavy rain is starting to move in" and will cause debris flow in some areas affected by the Caldor Fire.
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A Flash Flood/Debris Flow Warning has been issued for the Caldor Fire. Heavy rain is starting to move in and this will cause debris flows within the Caldor Fire. #CaldorFire #CAwx pic.twitter.com/jtEnc020yS
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 24, 2021
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Debris flows are currently occurring and already causing road closures. If you are near a burn scar, it may be too late to evacuate. Do not attempt to cross a debris flow. Take shelter in the highest floor of your home. Here are some debris flow warning signs to be aware of #CAwx pic.twitter.com/pXgebj7z5F
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 24, 2021
| RELATED | Communities burned in Caldor Fire brace for heavy rains
8:14 a.m.: Sacramento Regional Transit says that with Ironman canceled SacRT service will operate as usual.
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🚨RIDER UPDATE: Due to storms, the Ironman California race has been cancelled today, Sunday, October 24 and SacRT service will operate as usual. There will be no service disruption in downtown Sacramento. https://t.co/qXuGC1HQcS
— Sacramento Regional Transit (@RideSacRT) October 24, 2021
8:04 a.m.: Chico reports a wind gust of 52 mph, our weather team says.
7:58 a.m.: Our reporters have been covering how local officials planned to respond to today's storm. Here are some of the top headlines.
- How the upcoming storm could impact Sacramento's homeless community
- Sacramento city officials say pumping stations will help move excess rain from storm drains
- McKinley Park sewage water concerns grow as storm approaches
- Communities burned in Caldor Fire brace for heavy rains
- City of Roseville bunkers down in preparation for upcoming winter storm
- Sacramento city officials say pumping stations will help move excess rain from storm drains
7:43 a.m.: The greater Sacramento area could get 3 to 5 inches of rain over the next 24 hours, according to our weather team.
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That means today’s storm could be in the top 5 for record 24-hour rainfall. Here’s a look at previous rain totals in the record book.
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7:20 a.m.: Here’s the morning forecast of what to expect from Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan and Meteorologist Eileen Javora.
“I know it’s a big deal if the chief meteorologist is here before 5 a.m.,” Javora said.
Oct. 24, 7:15 a.m.: The first Ironman California competition in Sacramento has been canceled over weather conditions.
“Weather conditions have deteriorated overnight and are expected to worsen over the course of the day,” the message said. “We no longer believe that we can provide an acceptably safe swim and bike environment for our athletes.”
The message went on to say that “the safety of the athletes, volunteers and spectators is our highest priority. It would not be responsible to host the event at this moment in time.”
Organizers said they recognized the cancelation “will come as a disappointment.”
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The @IRONMANtri has been canceled today because of weather: pic.twitter.com/9As6YPIS2g
— Lysée Mitri (@LyseeMitri) October 24, 2021
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