LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the areas impacted by the Valley, Rocky and Jerusalem fires.
The agency released the warning for southeastern Lake County – along with southwestern Colusa County and northwestern Napa County – on Monday afternoon after about half an inch of rain fell over the area in a 30-minute period, leading to concerns that flash flooding was about to begin.
The flash flood warning remains in effect until 4:30 p.m. Monday; a flash flood watch issued shortly before it lasts until 8 p.m.
Locations that could experience flooding as a result of the heavy rainfall include Anderson Springs, Cobb, Ettawa Springs, Hidden Valley Lake, Loch Lomond, Lower Lake, Middletown, Seigler Springs and Whispering Pines, the agency said.
A thunderstorm also was moving across the county on Monday afternoon, bringing with it heavy rain and lightning, and in some places, hail.
If flash flooding occurs, debris flows and rockslides are likely, forecasters said.
Area residents are reminded not to drive across flooded roads, to keep clear of recently burned areas and to stay away from creek beds and dry arroyos.
The forecast calls for the rain to taper off by Monday evening, leading to partly cloudy conditions, with mostly clear and sunny skies into early next week.
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National Weather Service issues flash flood warning for fire areas
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