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California Faces Flood Risks Amid Weekend Rain Boost

1/7/2026

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Story summary
  • Northern California's weekend rainfall boosted water supplies.
  • Snowpack remains only 61% of normal due to warmer storms that produced more rain than snow.
  • Although drought concerns have eased, flood risks are rising because soils are saturated and reservoirs are full.
  • Climate change is amplifying California's weather fluctuations, prompting cautious navigation of changing conditions.
  • Flood advisories have been issued in several areas, including Sacramento County.