Below is a link to the California Nevada River Forecast Center, published by NOAA. I find this very useful for me, to track projected river levels as my trailer parked on the Sacramento River is subject to flooding during high rain and snow run off....Bill
http://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/
Thanks for posting Bill. I live a mile off the Mokelumne River so want to keep a close eye as well
My sister's farm is where the Eel river enters the pacific ocean. The Fernbridge gauge is showing flood warning...break out the waders, again!
I lived in the Folsom, CA area when the '64 flood hit, I hope this is not a repete.
Current forecast shows I may be under about 12" water.....gonna have to move the Redneck Condo if it gets that high......Bill
Yeah, Brother Bill. We will be watching the river closely the next few days as well.
God Speed to all out Delta Brothers.
Keep us posted! :)
What is the level of Folsom Lake? It sounds like a bunch of snow is going to melt.
Don't know yet. I know they let water out this fall in prep for the rainy season.
Quote from: Keta on January 07, 2017, 10:23:40 PM
What is the level of Folsom Lake? It sounds like a bunch of snow is going to melt.
Folsom is the last tiny link in the chain really. It can't stop anything close to what these storms can put out. Currently they are scheduled to release 30,000 CFS continuously starting today and the big rain is beginning tonight and tomorrow.
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryRES?NAT
This storm event is scheduled to last from last night -- through at least some rain and snow each day, through the next 7 days -- then the graph forecast stops on Dark Skies & NOAA.
We have a reservoir below us about 30 miles called Millerton Lake, on the San Joaquin River.
The Dam is called Friant -- and they started releasing water down river a couple of days ago in anticipation of this storm.
http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article124686554.html
At our elevation of 4400' in the Central Sierras -- we have received 2.75" since 4:30 this morning.
There is 100% chance of precipitation through Monday PM -- at this pace -- then more rain and possibly snow all week.
Yosemite was also closed and evacuated.
Best,
Fred
We are on the northern edge of this storm. It went from-10° and hard snow this morning to 37° high wind and rain right now. The roads are covered with 8" of packed, I will not be driving for a few days.
I just watched the weather report. We are expected to get 10" in the next 24hrs! They are evacuating people in some parts of Yuba City, which means it's gonna come right down the Sac. River to you and me, Bill. Keep your eyes and ears open tonite.
River here is a couple feet and dam is still releasing. Alot of people out watching. Went to the Delta this am very high there to
How come it all's gotta come at once? Seems like its been doin that since the late 70's and got worse in the 80's when I lived in Nor-cal. Worked at a steelhead/salmon hatchery, and in Feb. '85, after one a those type a storms, got to shovel tons a mud outta the raceways and we lost thousands a eggs(hint: use spring water, piped from underground, never creek/river sources). Not to mention giant destructive fires in the summer/fall. Don't seem like I remember that kinda stuff from when I's a kid in the Bay Area. Mabey one upside: plenty a water for the steelhead/coho runs this winter.
Gfish
We haven't heard from Bill -- I hope he got his trailer pulled up and away from the river.
Just saw a report saying that this is the biggest storm to hit California and Oregon in 10 years.
Could be larger than the one in '96.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort on the Eastern side of the Sierras could get 20' of snow by the time this multiple system or storms rolls through all of next week.
Everyone please be careful -- and don't travel unless you need to.
Best,
Fred
Although I live in NJ I'm also concerned about those that are experiencing the dangerous weather conditions on the west coast. Please heed those weather conditions. I hope all will be safe.
We are on the northern edge of this front and it is not nearly as bad as the predicted hit California is getting but I can not drive on the road, packed snow with standing water on it, and lots of water in the fields and on the roads. I will be worrying about our centeral CA family and am having flashbacks of the '64 flood.
Hasn't really come down heavy yet, but constantly. I just looked at the radar map, and it's coming.
Bill. You ok, Man?
Bill, hope yer high n' dry and ok, and can get back to us soon.
Great site from NOAA, good to see my tax $ at work.
Gfish
I'm hoping everyone will do just fine with this.
Just saw this from Bill this morning -- on another part of our site -- All Good...
Best,
Fred
Re: Burrrrrrr!
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Sacramento River update. It is supposed to crest at 30' by Thursday. We have been given the notice here at the RV park to move to higher ground. River has already flooded the lower camp ground and 6' until the upper starts taking water over the berm. Already moved myself and three others......Bill
Bill checking in.....We were "advised" yesterday to move to higher ground......our lower camp ground flooded last night and is under 3' water right now. We moved 5 trailers to higher ground here in the camp ground and had to hire a tow service for three 5th wheel trailer, why someone would buy a 5th wheel trailer with no truck to pull it is beyond me.....river at I st bridge is 25' and we are expected to peak at 30', I am currently about 6' above the current river level....gonna be close. What worries me is I have to go to southern Cal this week, so I have someone here that will be watching for me and pull my trailer higher if needed.
As of two days ago Folsom Lake was at 43% of capacity and they were dumping a lot of water and Nimbus Dam was dumping also. I will post a few pictures of our park in a little while.
Bill, I figured you all were busy getting to higher ground. The river gets high very quickly in your area, what with the constant rain, and water releases. Glad you're OK. Many people here who live on River Road (80 ft above sea level) had to sandbag late last night. I was out till midnight helping fill sandbags at city hall. So far, no real flooding but the water is coming down the river along with the rain. Just a matter if time before river front properties are flooding.
Bill- I'm here in Woodbridge if you need anything holler. We are prepping here as well but so far ok. Reminds me of the 86 flood. That was the bad one for me.
it's coming down pretty hard right now, most of it moving sideways with the winds. going to hunker down in my garage, get some bills done, go through the mail and catch up on some computer work. joy was looking around the kitchen for things for me to do, so i'm staying in the garage as long as i can. :-\
This is the Sherwood Harbor Marina and RV Park, it normally sits 20' above the river, it will be floating on it's pontoons before we are done.
(http://i.imgur.com/ABaCl3g.jpg)
This is looking down river from the store deck....there is usually 8' of river from the dock to the river bank, my redneck condo was located to the right of the tree....looks like about 5' until we over flow.....
(http://i.imgur.com/lSZdaWj.jpg)
Again looking down river, showing both the inner and outer docks, those pilings are normally 35', at the top, above the river, looking like about 10' now
(http://i.imgur.com/fI63yIO.jpg)
Looking up river now. The barge you see has grounded in really dry years, and normally 3' between the dock and river bank.....At the top of the picture you can just see where the river has over flowed the berm and flooded the lower camp ground
(http://i.imgur.com/uCRonUY.jpg)
Todd thank you for the offer, I might need a place to store the trailer before this is all over....
Lower camp ground under 4' of water, but the geese love it, lots of good stuff to eat floating up now, I do not think we will be using that area anytime soon.....
(http://i.imgur.com/WrrIU02.jpg)
Bill- Will check here constantly for you if you need anything. Headed out to check around our area.
Yeah Aan, it's coming down in sheets, sideways. Way to hide from honey-do's. :D
I'll also be monitoring here if you need anything, Bill.
Pm sent to Todd and RA
Thanks Bill seen it and replied back
Well, we got it good last night. Rain has stopped for now and cleanup begins.
The local boat ramp behimd City Hall. I'm back a good 200'
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/rgobel1/IMG_20170109_0805131_zpsflxujjyj.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/rgobel1/media/IMG_20170109_0805131_zpsflxujjyj.jpg.html)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/rgobel1/IMG_20170109_0804271_zps4tfdl7gx.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/rgobel1/media/IMG_20170109_0804271_zps4tfdl7gx.jpg.html)
The local fishing pier at slack tide. The water is about 8 ft higher than than it should be.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/rgobel1/IMG_20170109_0754511_zpsgby5frng.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/rgobel1/media/IMG_20170109_0754511_zpsgby5frng.jpg.html)
yeah, saw that hwy 80 was closed due to a massive mudslide. i'm staying off the roads this week!
And it's not over yet.
Did any levies get breached?
looks like a break this weekend, then back at it midweek next.
Not to my knowledge, Lee.
Quote from: RiverAngler on January 09, 2017, 05:34:29 PM
Not to my knowledge, Lee.
Good, thank you. I bet the Yolo Bypass is full.
The local news just reported the Yolo bypass will be opened today, CNRFC latest chart for the I St bridge shows we will peak at 30', may have to move the trailer again to even higher ground....had to cancel all my business travels for this week. Will post some more pictures today. The Sherwood Marina store was floating on it's pontoons this am..... :o
Bill
Hi Bill --
Not sure of your situation -- however, maybe hauling your trailer over to the local Wal-Mart for a week, or so while you are gone, or even while you are here -- might not be a bad idea?
They have security, 24/7 lighted parking, plus this is free at a majority of Wal-Marts, nationwide.
Appreciate the reports -- we have had 7.5" of rain with a little hail in the last 48 hours -- predicted to continue through possibly Thursday -- easing off over the weekend -- then a possible continuation next mid-week.
No issues here, so far -- just prayers to all of our Ohana here on the West Coast.
Best,
Fred
Bill- Glad to hear your ok so far. Mokelumne here is very high as,I just went by. Great pic of the bridge and pier. Bill that offer is always there.
Thanks guys, WalMart is my ace in the hole if/when it comes to that. We also have a Target less than a mile from me we may set up in. Good to hear the Yolo is being opened. I still fear for my two neighbors with 5th wheelers and no trucks......I'm beginning to take this as a West Coast version of the Louisiana Hurricane Party :D. What is gonna be funny is if the river gets high enough to flood the parking lot here, there are five people living in their boats that will not be able to get off their boats :o and stuck in the middle of the river.
As an old captain I used to work for would says.."It's not gonna be very productive, but It sure is gonna be interesting".......Stay turned my brothers......Bill
Ok guys....not sure how much longer I will have power here at Sherwood Harbor, mgnt will be turning everything off this pm.......I will post some pictures hopefully soon. I will stay in contact with Todd and Ralph by text message and maybe get some pictures out to them for posting.....River will peak at 10pm pacific time. News stated the Sacramento Wier that feeds the Yolo Bypass and hasnt been opened since 2006 will be opened today.......WoooHooo Sacramento Flood Party is Startin'.
Bill
P.S. Might as well get some fishing done while Im here... ;D
Bill- Be careful as I know you are. Power was out here wee hrs in the am. 2am to be exact it came down hard. Have to chargers for my phone so we're good so far. Having to prep meals way in advacne is tough. Power however does go out easily here.
Let me know what you need posted, send em' on over. Keep in touch and let us know you're ok. You too, Todd. I'm on higher ground, so the most I might lose is power. Losing power is a distinct possibility for me as the high wind advisory will mess with the power lines between here and Fairfield/Suisun. Good news is that I have a small UPS so I can at least have one light and charge my phone.
Still here guys....moved the last two trailers out today :-X one old timer stated he had no trailer pulling skills so I pulled him out of 6" mud....why do they wait till the last minute I will never know.....but we are high and dry so far....new river forecast shows us peaking tomorrow afternoon, Im pretty sure we will be safe here.....gonna take tomorrow off from work to check up on everyone here.
The store is free floating now. The dock you see on the left is normally 20' below the railing on the right
(http://i.imgur.com/6DyWdy8.jpg)
This view is from the dock looking towards the campground, the grey Ford in the background is my truck and my redneck condo used to be in front right where the waters edge is now
(http://i.imgur.com/jBkLyWI.jpg)
The lower campground is full......of water :D
(http://i.imgur.com/KjJcgeW.jpg)
Still have power at 635pm, propane tanks are full, and batteries fully charged. May continue this Hurricane Party on my buddies boat....The last flood weir was opened today and flooding the Yolo Bypass now which will keep us at the 30' level here and take a lot of pressure off those downstream. Spoke to someone this afternoon who used to work for the water resources in West Sacramento. He is concerned with the levee just below me at Davis Road which has been neglected for many years. Rodents have burrowed into and through the levee......so anyone below Davis Road please be concerned. The fire dept, police, NOAA and others have been patrolling the levee, obviously worried about something.
And a sincere thank you to all, especially Ralph and Todd for standing by.....True Brothers.......Be safe all....Bill
GOD SPEED. ;)
Still here guys, river peaked at 30' at 0500 hrs this am, water rose to just below where we have the trailers staged....more rain to come this pm.....will try to get some pictures out later.....Bill
Glad you're both ok. It's been raining hard here all night. We have everything shored up, prepared for the worst. Very LARGE releases from Folsom dam and Sac weir. 40,000 cfps.
https://www.facebook.com/KCRA3/videos/10154915821286514/
Ralph
Photos from today
See the tree leaning on the left, my redneck condo was there on Saturday, now under 2' of water
(http://i.imgur.com/exLX0Yh.jpg)
This guy didnt quite move high enough, water got up to bottom of his tire rim
(http://i.imgur.com/uH1je4j.jpg)
The road out has about 4" of water on the left and 1' on the right
(http://i.imgur.com/KjJcgeW.jpg)
Now we have the winds coming and it's pushing the water up towards us.....maybe 2' of level ground under water, the level at the store is 16"......took some water, soda and milk down to an old timer today that couldnt get off the ramp.
(http://i.imgur.com/cJji1El.jpg)
Ohhh yeah saw this guy floating by, said he was a deckhand with Lee Keta ;D ;D ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/VWzgrvE.jpg)
We have 70-80 mph winds predicted for tonight.
Stay safe brother....Bill
All you south of the border too.
Wind was down graded to 30-40 mph.
Sorry I haven't been on last nt or today until now. Power been flickering. So far so good here. Very strong wind and rain here now. Glad to meet wonderful people here willing to help each other.
It hasn't stopped raining since midnight here. And I mean rain. Still coming down pretty good with high winds.
Hope all you guys stay safe. We are thinking of you and praying for a safe outcome.
Had a scare here, with the peak flow and high tide we hit what I assume was 30"+, the high tide is on the down side, and our level is dropping, spoke with the old timer here and he stated "this is the worst I have seen in 13 years" :o :o :o.....had a power flicker this afternoon. Wish they would open some more of the Sac Weirs....only 7 of 43 gates. Gonna sign off for tonight and will check in tomorrow am....Be safe my brothers and sisters......Bill
Signing out here as well Bill. A little water now seeping into garage. Going to see whats,up there hopefully the drain pipe plugged.
It rained in my area for 14 hrs continuously, sometimes very heavy for as long as an hour. River Rd. down on the levee between town and the ferry is flooding 1-3 ft with the incoming tide and receding with the outgoing tide. I have no pics, stayed inside yesterday. But I'm OK, and so are my neighbors. it stopped for now.The folks on River Rd are glad we filled sandbags for them over the weekend.
That's good to hear.
You guys keep your rubber boots handy.
I think it's all going to work out weather wise, the worst is over hopefully.
Still here......the entire camp ground is flooded with up to 4"........hoping with the additional gates opened at the sac weir we should be ok......Bill
Back on here for just a bit. Cleaning up now. The Mokelumne River broke by Thorton and it also spilled over to vacant fields here. Just alot of water. Bill thanks for checking in last nt it hit hard.
Well it's been a long couple weeks. First it was all the rain and rising river and just as the river started dropping and it looked like we were going to move back, then came more rain and 60 mph winds....then we had a fire in the air handler unit directly above my office and now we are packing and having to move to another state building......now more rain and high winds predicted for this weekend.....on the bright side I have some work in SoCal so I will be with the wife and kids for a while....phew.....Bill
Good.
Bill- Been thinking of you. We lost power here for 5 hrs the other night. Alot of big oak trees went down but no damage. Tonight it's supposed to get very windy and heavy rain. Hope all is well with you.
Thanks for thinking of me Todd.....we did real well during the last wind storm. lost power for about 3 hours but didn't lose a single tree and we have some really big old cottonwoods :o.....should be moving back to our permanent spots next week....I will be in SoCal but have other park residents that will move me......stay dry brother.....Bill
Enjoy your time away and thanks for checking on us during the storms.
We lost power during the night, too. Heavy winds and rain. The river is way up again. Have fun in socal, Bill. Be safe, Todd.
Thanks Rovetangler. 4 trees went down last night. I drove the Mokelumne River this an it over the bank and into the vineyards. Took pics but not sure how to add. Going to start dinner lol just in case.Ribs, tri-tip, and homeade potato soup. Can't go wrong there.
A OK here.....slept like a baby with the wind rocking the trailer.....no trees down and no loss of power.....Now time to settle in for some football......Bill
Hey Bill where are you in SoCal?
PM sent
Good news.....had a great week with the family, met up with John aka Thorhammer, got back to Sacramento and my friends had moved my redneck condo back to my spot.....now I have full power and hook ups and plans to go back to the family this weekend for the Superbowl....went down to the docks and tossed a lure for some striped bass....but nada.....life is good.....Bill
Quote from: TARFU on January 31, 2017, 03:38:26 AM
Good news.....had a great week with the family, met up with John aka Thorhammer, got back to Sacramento and my friends had moved my redneck condo back to my spot.....now I have full power and hook ups and plans to go back to the family this weekend for the Superbowl....went down to the docks and tossed a lure for some striped bass....but nada.....life is good.....Bill
Glad to hear it Bill! ;)
Good, it was 40 here today too. Mid teens later tonight.
Glad to hear you're back to normal Bill. Maybe you could steer a few rain storms Santa Barbara way. Even with the rain we've received Lake Cachuma, our primary water source, is at 9% capacity. 75 here yesterday, 50 at 5am this morning, I guess there is an upside.
Super Bowl looks like it will be a good one.
Sheridan
Here we go again.....Sacramento River rose 3' in less than 15 hours, NOAA revised the river forecast and we immediately saw the results. Moved the trailers again last night and woke up to half of my old spot underwater......Im on higher ground now (same safe spot as last time). Unfortunately one trailer, a 5th wheel, didnt get the memo, and is gonna be underwater. I safely moved three trailers in about 30 minutes, but couldnt help the 5th wheelers. Two were able to secure a tow this am, but the one unfortunate wheeler is gonna be left out because it's too mushy and unsafe to get him out.....have not heard from Ralph and Ted, but will text them to check their status.......Bill
All's well.....so far.
Hi Bill I did get your tex message and replied back. I had slight flooding but nothing major. I thought the same thing you said here we go again. Thanks for checking on us and if you needed anything give me a call either of you
Cool Beans my Ohana....good news all 5th wheelers made it out....but it took a Cherry Picker with a welded on hitch to get the submerged 5th wheeler....no serious damage to him though,,,,got it before too deep......Bill
WoooHooo....river has dropped enough and the upper campground ha dried out enough we were able to move back to our original camp spots.....I have full power and hook ups again.....Bill
That's great news Bill. Glad your settled back in. Been a crazy season. River here is still very high and still flooded into a couple of vineyards. Thanks for all the texes and checking on us here during the storms.
The Sacramento Delta is about to get a good flushing....a 4' rise in the river level in 24 hrs....Look out Todd and Ralph....Wont have to move the Redneck Condo, It may not be very productive but it sure is gonna be interesting.... :D Bill
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Bill- All this nice weather and we still have to be concerned. The river here is still moving fast and very high.