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The levee that protects the community of Wilton is all repaired after the January storms, but if the Cosumnes rises above flood stage, there is no levee protection.
The levee breach occurred as California was hit by its tenth atmospheric river of the winter season.
A Northern California agricultural community famous for its strawberry crop was forced to evacuate early Saturday after the Pajaro River's levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river that pummeled the state.
Low-lying areas are seeing pools of water.
The Tuolumne River is getting high and an evacuation warning has been issued for some areas.
Areas hit hard by January's deadly storms are once again bracing for dangerous flooding as cleanup is still underway from the last round. In Sacramento County, three people died as floodwaters rose in the New Year's major storm.
Another atmospheric river will bring more flooding concerns for those living along rivers and creeks in the central valley. CBS13's Andrew Haubner is getting answers live on the banks of the American River with more on flood control and the unique challenges this storm poses.
People who live in Wilton say they're also still dealing with the aftermath of the January storms. CBS13 spoke with residents with flooding concerns as more rain comes down. Neighbors stopped by a sandbag location all day -- even making multiple trips -- to try and divert water off their property.
These Sacramento firefighters are switching things up from their regular day-to-day, going from battling blazes to doing underwater rescues.
Flood preparations are underway as fears mount in low lying areas.
One county has urged people to gather enough essential supplies for two weeks ahead of the incoming rain and snow.
Although the weather is calm at the moment, the sense of urgency among people living in flood-prone areas should be in high gear, officials say. Sacramento County officials are urging people to get ready for any possible flooding.
Authorities who oversee 34 miles of levee in the Wilton area are looking at a record-setting year for rainfall.
As a result of the atmospheric river, snow below 4,000 feet will melt, running down into the valley. A flood watch will go into effect Thursday and will stay in effect this weekend.
Authorities who oversee 34 miles of levee in the Wilton area are looking at a record-setting year for rainfall. They're also nearing record-setting amounts for levee repairs – and reeling with the thought of even more. At the Reclamation District 800 meeting on Wednesday, board members and first responders were ramping up to be ready for another round of storms
We're looking at which areas could see the most rain and subsequent potential flooding. Between Thursday and Saturday, we're seeing the biggest threat.
Homeowners in the Arbor Mobile Home Park in Acampo know all too well the long-term impacts of flooding, as many in the neighborhood have not been able to return to their homes after consecutive atmospheric rivers in January brought on catastrophic flooding.
Billions of dollars in levee improvements are expected to lower or completely eliminate flood insurance premiums in Natomas.
Millions of dollars are on the way to help with levee repairs in the Wilton area after weeks of rain in January caused breaches and breaks.
In Acampo, people say they have received some help through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but more is needed.
In Acampo, people say they have received some help through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but more is needed.
The federal government has boots on the ground and up in the air assessing the damage and flood mitigation efforts across the region.
Crews are expected to start assessing homes damaged by flood waters in San Joaquin County
Multiple flood protection projects in California are on hold after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting their funding to help cover a $22.5 billion budget deficit.
Whether a parade of storms will be enough to help lift the West out of its multi-year water crisis, experts say, depends on temperatures in the coming months.
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