State GovernmentOfficials: Oroville Dam Not Reliable For FloodingMay 10, 2017Elected officials in Northern California are warning in a letter to the governor that they don't believe the Oroville Dam is reliable or flexible enough to provide flood protection to communities downstream.
EnvironmentCalifornia Explores State-Run Flood Insurance ProgramMarch 21, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water managers are considering the creation of a state-run flood insurance program. It could be a difficult and risky move. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia May Leave Federal Flood Insurance Program And Go It AloneMarch 20, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia could become the first state in the nation to dump federal flood insurance. State water managers say California might be better off running its own program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSearch-And-Rescue Team Deploys To Reno To Help Assess Flood DamageMarch 10, 2017An urban search-and-rescue team has been deployed from Las Vegas to northern Nevada to help assess damage from recent flooding caused by warm weather and rapid snowmelt.
Storm Damage Cost Estimates At More Than $70 Million For Calif. CountiesMarch 4, 2017 | Bob MoffittPreliminary estimates from seven northern California counties put the cost of damage from this winter's storms at more than $70 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter Storms, Oroville, Brown Proposes Almost $500M In Flood UpgradesFebruary 24, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn response to this year’s storms and the emergency at Oroville Dam, California Governor Jerry Brown wants to expedite a half-billion dollars in funding for flood repairs and upgrades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flood Problems Plague Area East of Carson CityFebruary 22, 2017 | Ky PlaskonThe Tesla Gigafactory east of Reno is spawning a housing boom in the small community of Dayton, Nevada. Developers plan to build thousands of homes along the Carson River. But the area is constantly flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFloodwaters Create Crucial Habitat In Yolo BypassFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonIt's been 10 years since the Yolo Bypass in Sacramento has been inundated with such high floodwaters. It's creating a unique habitat for fish and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEngineers Open Sacramento Weir GatesJanuary 9, 2017 | Amy QuintonJan 10, 6:30 A.M. UPDATE: Round two of a major winter storm arrived early Tuesday in Northern California and Nevada where downpours have already flooded roads and homes and toppled a storied giant sequoia tree.
Possible Flooding Prompts Voluntary Evacuation Notices For Some Yuba County Home, Business OwnersJanuary 6, 2017Some residents and business owners in Marysville received voluntary evacuation notices on Thursday.
