SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Due to the heavy rain that's fallen so far on Saturday, forecasters are warning of the potential flooding in the Valley fire burn area, with rain to continue early into the new week.
The National Weather Service issued a small stream flood advisory for south central Lake County that's in effect until 10:45 p.m. Saturday.
Forecasters reported that at 4:40 p.m. Saturday Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that may cause small stream flooding over the Valley fire burn scar.
As a result, the National Weather Service reported that some locations may experience flooding, including Adams Springs, Anderson Springs, Cobb, Ettawa Springs, Forest Lake, Hidden Valley Lake, Hobergs, Loch Lomond, Lower Lake, Middletown, Seigler Springs and Whispering Pines.
Forecasters urge people to move away from recently burned areas if possible, as the heavy rains may trigger rock and mudslides, and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
The California Highway Patrol reported flooding on Highway 175 in the area of Maple Shadows Drive in the Cobb area.
Rain data for the 24-hour period ending at 7:30 p.m. Saturday showed rainfall totals ranging from 0.60 inch in Upper Lake to 1.08 inch near Hidden Valley Lake and 1.69 inches in the Bear Canyon Road near Middletown.
The Lake County forecast calls for more rain plus high winds – with gusts of more than 30 miles per hour – Saturday night, with more rain and wind in the Sunday forecast and continuing through Monday.
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Small stream flood advisory issued for Valley fire area; more rain in forecast through Monday
- Elizabeth Larson
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