The National Weather Service extended a flood advisory for parts of the Sierra foothills until 7 p.m. Pacific Friday, Nov. 13. Local law enforcement was still reporting flooding shortly before 5 p.m. as more bands of rain moved through. The separate Sacramento Valley advisory expired at 5 p.m.
The foothills advisory covers parts of Placer, Sacramento, Amador, El Dorado and Nevada counties. It includes Auburn, Colfax, Placerville, Jackson, Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills. The weather service also flagged Interstate 80 and Highway 50 within the advisory. Forecasters said half an inch to 1.5 inches of rain had fallen and warned that runoff was flooding some streets and small streams.
Sacramento Valley advisory has expired
The Sacramento Valley bulletin covered parts of Sacramento, Placer, Solano, Sutter and Yolo counties, including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Davis and West Sacramento. Forecasters said most of the heavy rain had ended and they expected no additional flooding impacts in the valley. They advised drivers to avoid roads that still had standing water while it receded.
Check your route before driving
Caltrans QuickMap shows current state highway conditions and restrictions. A flooded ramp or underpass can be hard to see after dark. If water covers the road, the weather service advises turning around and finding another route. Keep clear of closure barricades.
