The start of El Niño’s impacts on California’s atmospheric weather patterns may be felt as soon as this week, according to a recent Sacramento Bee article. Experts suggest the first atmospheric river of the season may arrive by mid-November, meaning areas such as the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta could experience large amounts of rainfall within the next few days.
Sacramento Bee meteorologist Sean Macaday explains that the changing atmospheric conditions combined with excess moisture could create the conditions for one or two large rain events between November 11-16. Early projections show that Sacramento could receive its entire November rain average of nearly two inches within just a few days. Northern California in particular is expected to see high levels of precipitation.
As El Niño continues to strengthen over the next few months, atmospheric rivers are expected to become increasingly frequent throughout our region, bringing more rainfall and potential flood risks for the region. With this in mind, we urge Delta communities to stay informed about changing weather conditions and to prepare for possible flooding events.
Read the full article here and see below for local flood resources and readiness information.
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Emergency and Flood Resources
The Bay-Delta estuary contains several areas that are vulnerable to flooding, which could cause significant impacts to at-risk communities. Use the resources below to report flooding, seek local assistance, or receive emergency updates during a flood or heavy-rain event.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – Visit www.cwsalerts.com or text your zipcode to 888777 to get updates sent directly to your phone
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Visit SJReady.org or call 211
SACRAMENTO COUNTY – Visit 211sacramento.org or call 211 or 1-916-498-1000 or toll-free at 1-844-546-1464
YOLO COUNTY – Visit 211sacramento.org or call 211 or 530-392-4182 or toll-free at 855-866-1783
SOLANO COUNTY – Visit www.alertsolano.org or call (707) 784-1600