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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
748 PM PST Wed Dec 31 2025

.Periods of moderate to heavy rain may fall over a decent snowpack
from the Christmas storm system with a rain/snow elevation around
6500 to 7000 feet, increasing runoff as the snow melts. Flows in
rivers may increase quickly and reach flood levels.

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Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Loyalton, Westwood, Sierraville, Portola,
and Susanville
748 PM PST Wed Dec 31 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast California covering the following
  areas, Lassen, Eastern Plumas and Eastern Sierra Counties,
  including the Susan River near Susanville, and the Middle Fork
  Feather River near Portola.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Rockfalls are also possible in
  areas of steep terrain. Minor flooding is currently forecast for
  the Susan River on Saturday, January 3rd, and the Middle Fork
  Feather River is currently forecast to reach action stage by
  Sunday, January 4th. However, greater than expected rainfall
  and/or delayed transition to snowfall could easily push the Susan
  and the Middle Fork Feather River higher. Slow rises and high
  flows are also expected on the Pit River near Canby.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below
    recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. The
    watch may be extended depending on how much additional
    rainfall we get before the snow levels drop.
  - For river forecast updates: https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov
    For flood safety information:
    http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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