Headwaters To Trailhead Paddle Report

× Flood Watch
Until 2025-12-21T16:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
Moderate to heavy rain with high rain/snow elevation (8,000 feet and higher) Saturday evening through Sunday will lead to significant rises of rivers, creeks and streams with the potential for minor flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, including the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson near Woodfords are expected to exceed action stage and minor flooding is possible in these areas. The Susan River near Susanville may experience additional rises mid next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood