Shasta County issues severe weather and flood warning
Flooding has stranded motorists in Redding. Officials are asking people to stay off the road.
The county is asking residents to stay off the road as flooding hits the North State.
“Due to severe weather and flooding in the Shasta County area road conditions are unsafe,” an alert sent out this afternoon by text and email just before 3 p.m. said. “We are asking that all residents remain in a safe location and avoid driving for their own safety and the safety of others.
The Redding Police Department issued a warning via social media around the same time saying their office is urging all motorists to use extreme caution as flooding has occurred on multiple roadways throughout the city. “Several lanes are currently impassable,” RPD wrote, “and conditions may continue to change rapidly.”
RPD says it’s receiving numerous calls due to stranded motorists and asked the public to remember to turn around when they see high water rather than attempting to move through it. “Even shallow water can stall your vehicle, sweep it off the roadway, or create dangerous situations for you and first responders,” RPD wrote. The public is asked to report hazardous conditions on roadways when safe to do so.
Rain is expected to continue to fall throughout the week.
Resources:
- Google and Apple maps shows some affected roadways
- California Highway Patrol incident reports show some affected roadways
- Redding Police Department Instagram may have ongoing updates
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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It would be nice to have road closure notices posted somewhere instead of driving all the way down Buenaventura and THEN find out the road was closed. Google had no alternative routes (but “she” hasn’t lived here 40+ years).
Roxanne:Thanks for this feedback. The city of Redding’s emergency page is the best source for updates on road closures. https://www.cityofredding.gov/government/departments/fire_department/community_risk_reduction/emergency_resources.php
Seems that the flooding in certain areas of Redding is quite serious.
BTW, Happy Winter Solstice to everybody!
Which roads are flooded? Is there still a road open going east? Towards Adin?
Hi Misty! Sorry we didn’t see this right away.