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California Department of Water Resources Managing the water resources for California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the State

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10/22/2026

Climate-driven extremes, like the El Niño storms, drought, and intense wildfires are the new normal. Are you prepared if disaster strikes?

Your family may not all be together during an emergency, so think about how you will communicate and where you will meet. Be flood prepared and established a family communication plan for emergencies. You can find more resources on how to plan for a flood at http://bit.ly/floodprepca

Are you prepared? California’s climate-driven extremes mean more unpredictable weather events like El Niño. We can go fr...
10/20/2026

Are you prepared? California’s climate-driven extremes mean more unpredictable weather events like El Niño. We can go from multi-year droughts to record-setting rains. If water comes rushing to your door, do you have a plan? You can find more information on how to prepare for flood at http://bit.ly/floodprepca

10/19/2026

El Niño conditions bring more rain to California, so what happens when it rains after a wildfire? When rain falls in burn areas, the ground cannot absorb the water, so it flows downhill and may pick up topsoil. Debris flows can average 10-15 feet high, but can be deeper than 35 feet, reach 35 miles per hour and travel miles from where they begin.

This year’s El Niño is expected to increase rainfall in California. After wildfires, burn areas significantly increase t...
10/18/2026

This year’s El Niño is expected to increase rainfall in California. After wildfires, burn areas significantly increase the risk of flash floods, mudflows & debris flows to homes downslope of the burn areas. Know your risk & Be Flood Prepared. Have an evacuation plan & an emergency kit. Learn more about flood after fire at https://water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Flood-Preparedness

As part of ongoing fuel reduction work within the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area (LOSRA), DWR and California State ...
10/18/2026

As part of ongoing fuel reduction work within the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area (LOSRA), DWR and California State Parks are coordinating with the CAL FIRE/Butte County on a prescribed burn at Loafer Creek Oct. 19-21. A total of 86 acres are scheduled to be burned, removing ground fuels and dead vegetation to create a more fire-resilient landscape. To ensure public safety, some trails within the Loafer Creek area may be intermittently closed. Trail users should be cautious when recreating near work areas, obey all posted signage, and avoid active work areas. Oroville-area residents should expect to see smoke from prescribed fires. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and CAL FIRE crew availability.

Today is the start of Flood Preparedness Week! Recent winters, intense storms, and widespread flooding showed that flood...
10/17/2026

Today is the start of Flood Preparedness Week! Recent winters, intense storms, and widespread flooding showed that floods can happen in every corner of the state. As climate-driven extremes and El Niño make bigger storms more likely, Californians should be prepared for flooding anytime and anywhere.

Keep yourself and your family flood ready with these tips:

Make sure you have non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit.

Have an evacuation plan in place for you and your pets.

Establish a family communication plan for emergencies.

Sign up for local wireless emergency alerts sent by authorized government agencies.

Talk to your insurance agent about purchasing or renewing flood insurance.

Keep important documents in a waterproof container and move valuables to higher levels.

Purchase a weather radio to listen for emergency updates and weather forecasts

Receive up-to-date weather information and alerts during a natural disaster with the Weather Radio App.

Save this post, and find more information on how to prepare for flooding at http://bit.ly/floodprepca

An algal bloom in Lake Oroville’s Middle Fork between Bean Creek Bar and the inlet near Bald Rock Canyon has cleared aft...
10/16/2026

An algal bloom in Lake Oroville’s Middle Fork between Bean Creek Bar and the inlet near Bald Rock Canyon has cleared after several weeks, prompting a lift of the caution advisory. Water testing did not detect toxins. DWR’s environmental scientists routinely monitor for blue-green algae and their toxins within the Oroville-Thermalito Complex. Learn more about algal blooms in the Lake Oroville Community Update at https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Oct-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-October-16-2026

DWR’s free Feather River Floating Classroom tours are in full swing with more tours scheduled each Saturday through Nov....
10/16/2026

DWR’s free Feather River Floating Classroom tours are in full swing with more tours scheduled each Saturday through Nov. 7. Spend the day on the Feather River in Oroville learning about Chinook salmon conservation efforts and restoration projects. Free tickets are released each Friday, 2 weeks ahead of each tour on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reserve your ticket at
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/89742378843

Have you thought about what to do in an extreme weather event?With El Niño on the horizon, managing and preparing for a ...
10/14/2026

Have you thought about what to do in an extreme weather event?
With El Niño on the horizon, managing and preparing for a flood event is part of our climate change future. Flood Preparedness Week kicks off October 17, and we want you to be flood ready.
Stay tuned for tips and resources! Are you prepared?

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