Sandbag operation in Elk Grove is open today in anticipation of continued rainfall, flood warning
The City of Elk Grove’s sandbag distribution is open today in anticipation of continued rains.
With the break of levees and area flooding, the city corporation yard at 10250 Iron Rock Way will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a self-serve city, and users will need their own shovel and proof of residency.
Residents can receive up to 10 sandbags. If more sandbags are needed, the city is advising residents to purchase them at local home improvement stores
The National Weather Service in Sacramento is forecasting rains to resume this afternoon, and flood warnings remain in effect.
Impactful weather continues this week.
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) January 2, 2023
Quick-hitting system arrives later today/tonight with generally light rain, light-moderate snow.
Strong system arrives Wed-Thu with strong winds, heavy rain & mountain snow.
Late week and beyond…unsettled weather likely continues. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/BFGYYuUkPz
The next system later today and tonight will be relatively light and quick-hitting. Expect light rain amounts in the Valley and mountain snow. Here is an hour-by-hour look of what can be expected.
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) January 2, 2023
A more impactful, wet, windy storm will arrive Wednesday-Thursday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/3qwVV7UrZ9
