A historic week of rainstorms and flooding in California shows no sign of letting up.
, broken levees, shelter-in-place orders and a drowning death over the weekend — is bracing for another deluge Wednesday and Thursday.
After a lull Tuesday, up to 4 inches of rain is expected in Sacramento County over the next two days, with up to 7 inches in the mountains. "We already have elevated streams and rivers," meteorologist Eric Kurth of the National Weather Service's Sacramento office told SFGATE on Tuesday."We have significant concerns, we're particularly concerned about later Wednesday, and into Thursday morning. Anyone living near streams, creeks and rivers should be prepared to get out."
A strong, wet system Wed-Thu will bring renewed flooding threats to the already-saturated Sac/northern San Joaquin Valleys & foothills. Expect areas of urban flooding, & rises streams, creeks, & rivers. If you encounter flooded roadways, TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN!
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