January 11, 2017, 2:10 p.m.
River levels in the Sacramento area are forecast to recede later this afternoon and into the evening.
Rio Linda:
- The Sheriff's Office has lifted the voluntary evacuation order for Rio Linda.
- Due to lack of demand and changes in the weather system, the evacuation center at Rio Linda High School closed at noon.
- Weather reports for today are less than a tenth of an inch of rain today. For tomorrow, predicting a tenth to two tenths an inch of rain.
Mokelumne River at New Hope Road:
- There are two levee breaches on the Mokelumne River in Thornton at New Hope Road and a breach on Grizzly Slough at New Hope Road.
- The flow of water is spilling to the east into farmland, and no residences are threatened.
- Portions of New Hope Road near the breaches are closed.
- Officials are continuing to work and monitor the site.
Cosumnes River:
- As of 11 a.m., the Cosumnes River has had overtoppings in four areas just east of Highway 99 between 99 and Wilton Road.
- Predictions are that Cosumnes River flows will be dropping below the flood stage at 12 feet early this afternoon.
- Dillard Road near the river is closed with flooding now carrying onto Highway 99.
- Sheriff and County staff will continue to monitor the river.
Wilton:
- Due to lack of demand and changes in the weather system, the evacuation center at the Elk Grove site (Pavilions) will close at 4 p.m.
- Weather report for Wilton—light showers today, less than a tenth of an inch of rain; tomorrow morning through noon predicting 1/3 inch of rain.
Regional Parks:
- Gibson Ranch has reopened.
