The National Weather Service is expecting a wet, winter storm to target our region for the next four days and Susanville’s Public Safety Chief Michael Bengoa-Bollinger is warning residents along the Susan River to be aware that flooding is possible.
According to Bengoa-Bollinger the rainfall is predicted to cause the Susan River to enter the monitor stage at 11.3 feet on Sunday and is predicted to peak at 12.9 feet just below the moderate flood range on Monday through Tuesday.
“Historically, the Susan River is rapidly reactive to this amount of precipitation. If you live in areas prone to flooding, please be prepared,” the chief explained.
The Susanville Fire Department has sand and sandbags available for city residents who may be affected by the potential flooding, the limit is 15 bags per household. Please bring your own shovel to fill the bags.
You may use the NOAA National Weather Service California Susan River Forecast page to track live river levels and precipitation forecasts.
