Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Reno have issued a Flood Advisory, in effect until Saturday at noon.
Minor flooding is forecast for the Susan River, small creeks and streams, and on or near recent burn scars here in the Honey Lake Valley and Lassen County.
This does not include the Middle Fork of the Feather.
The Flood Advisory includes northeast California including Lassen, eastern Plumas and
eastern Sierra counties.
Flows are expected to rise thoughout the day today into Friday with peak flows occurring late Friday to early Saturday morning.
Minor flooding along low lying areas near the Susan River in and downstream of Susanville, as well as near other creeks, streams, urban areas. Rock and debris may cover roads especially near or below recent burn areas.
Rounds of high elevation snow and heavy rain are forecast today through Saturday morning before transitioning to snow.
Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Along with Susanville, some locations that will experience flooding include Eagle Lake, Termo, Herlong, Beckwourth, Doyle, Blairsden, Plumas Eureka State Park, Graeagle, Chilcoot, Bieber, Sierraville, Nubieber, Stampede Reservoir, Verdi, Susanville, Standish, Janesville, Aspen Grove Campground, Antelope Lake and Spaulding.
Sand bagging maybe required to protect low lying property along the Susan River and small creeks and streams. Be aware of your surroundings, don’t drive on flooded roads.
