EVENT: Flood Advisory
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 12-25-25 @ 04:16 am
EXPIRES: 12-25-25 @ 09:00 pm
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the
following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern
California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada,
Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter,
Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 412 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area.
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the
advisory area through Christmas Day, resulting in flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus
Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Turlock, Rocklin, Ceres, Galt,
Oakdale, Auburn, Grass Valley, Marysville, Placerville,
Sonora, Jackson and Paloma.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTIONS:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

EVENT: Flood Watch
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
ONSET: 12-24-25 @ 01:19 pm
EXPIRES: 12-25-25 @ 04:00 pm
A series of warm atmospheric rivers will bring moderate to heavy
rain to the Valley, foothills, and mountains the week of Christmas.
The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the
Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, northern Sierra
Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County,
Northeast Foothills, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Shasta Lake
Area / Northern Shasta County .

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of
Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn
scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced
runoff in/below scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTIONS:
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.

EVENT: High Wind Warning
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 12-24-25 @ 09:24 am
EXPIRES: 12-25-25 @ 04:00 pm
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down trees
and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong
winds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, including
temporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travel
conditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lull in activity through today, with strong
wind gusts expected tonight into Thursday.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages.