- Elizabeth Larson
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Rainfall leads to flash flood watch for Sulphur fire area; rain expected to continue through Tuesday
The agency said the flash flood watch remains in effect through early Tuesday morning.
Rainfall rates could exceed one half inch per hour at times during the storm. That poses a threat to the burn area, which forecaster said no longer absorbs any rainfall, leading to enhanced runoff.
Area of particular concern include East Lake Drive along Borax Lake, Lake Shore Drive, and other roads within and in close proximity of the burn area, according to the flash flood watch. Those traveling in the vicinity of the burn area should be alert for possible road problems due to flooding, rock and debris flows.
A rainfall observation station set up at Mira Vista Road in the Sulphur fire area recorded 1.25 inches of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service said previous year burn scars may also be impacted. As such, it is advising caution when traveling in the Valley, Rocky and Jerusalem burn scar areas.
National Weather Service observation stations around Lake County have recorded the following rainfall totals for the 24-hour period ending at 4:30 p.m. Monday. The measurements are in inches:
– Boggs Mountain: 2.12.
– Cache Creek near Lower Lake: 1.22
– High Valley near Glenhaven: 1.04.
– Indian Valley Reservoir: 1.05.
– Kelseyville: 1.73.
– Lakeport: 0.93.
– Sulphur fire burn area near Mira Vista road: 1.25.
– Upper Lake: 1.20.
– Whispering Pines: 2.56.
The forecast calls for rain to continue through Monday, with heavy rain possible on Monday night.
Showers also are expected on Tuesday, with conditions expected to clear Tuesday night until rain is back in the forecast for next Monday.
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