Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 11 at 10:06AM PST until November 11 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 11, 2024 - 10:06am
Expires:
November 11, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
FFWSTO
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Butte County Division of the Park Fire burn scar in...
Northwestern Butte County in northern California...
* Until 200 PM PST.
* At 1006 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over the Butte
County Division of the Park Fire Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch
of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5
inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar may result in debris flows.
The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding in and around the Butte County Division
of the Park Fire Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Butte County Division of the Park Fire Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richardson Springs and Forest Ranch.
* Additional locations include... Rock Creek, Mud Creek, and Big
Chico Creek
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Butte County Division of the Park Fire Burn Scar.
Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and
driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood
waters...climb to safety.
Area Description:
Butte, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA