Weather Alerts For Portola, CA

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 1259 PM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 .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. Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Sierraville, Tahoe City, Westwood, Loyalton, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Glenbrook, Truckee, Incline Village, Portola, and Susanville 1259 PM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 317 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Sparks, Eagleville, Empire, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Virginia City, Portola, Gardnerville, Westwood, Gerlach, Sierraville, Verdi, Loyalton, and Susanville 317 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone locations along US-395 may see localized gusts up to 65 mph. There may also be areas of blowing dust, especially for northern Washoe County. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds may blow away loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&