"Delta is the focus of a flood watch released at 1:03 p.m. on Saturday by the National Weather Service. The watch is valid from 4 p.m. until Friday Dec. 26, at 4 p.m. According to the NWS Sacramento CA, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas."
"You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. The full list of affected locations includes: Carquinez Strait and Delta Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County Northern Sacramento Valley Central Sacramento Valley Southern Sacramento Valley Northern San Joaquin Valley Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley Motherlode"
Flood watch covers the Delta from 4 p.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, due to excessive rainfall and runoff. Rivers, creeks, and streams may rise, with small streams and creeks possibly overtopping their banks. Low-lying, poor-drainage, and urban areas are at risk of flooding. Mountain and foothill areas face mudslides and rockslides. Residents should monitor forecasts and be prepared to act if Flood Warnings are issued. A detailed list names affected counties and regions. Guidance on sandbag use and county sandbag locations is provided. Flash flood and flood-warning definitions stress immediate action and moving to higher ground.
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