"The watch is in effect until Friday Dec. 26, at 4 p.m. The NWS Sacramento CA said, 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. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas, according to the NWS."
"How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county: Where to get sandbags in San Mateo County Where to get sandbags in Alameda County Where to get sandbags in Santa Clara County"
"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 Western Plumas County/Lassen Park West Slope"
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Delta and surrounding regions through Friday, Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. Excessive rainfall may cause runoff that raises rivers, creeks, and streams, causing small streams to overflow and flooding in low-lying, poor-drainage, and urban areas. Mountain and foothill areas face risk of mudslides and rockslides. Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor forecasts, be alert for Flood Warnings, and be prepared to take action if flooding develops. Sandbag usage guidance and county sandbag pickup locations are provided to help protect homes.
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