LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Friday's rain topped expectations in most parts of the the county.
The National Weather Service had predicted up to half an inch of rain during the day and about another tenth of an inch Friday evening, as Lake County News has reported.
As of 1:30 a.m. Saturday, the agency's weather stations reported the following 24-hour totals, in inches:
– Bear Canyon (Cobb area): 1.20;
– Boggs Mountain: 1.0;
– High Glade Lookout (above Upper Lake): 1.22;
– Indian Valley Reservoir: 0.44;
– Kelseyville: 0.69;
– Lower Lake: 0.27;
– Lyons Valley (near Lakeport): 0.86;
– Putah Creek (near Middletown): 0.77;
– Upper Lake: 0.50.
The rains have helped keep Clear Lake just above the “full” level of 7.56 feet Rumsey. It was at 7.57 feet Rumsey early Saturday, according to US Geological Survey records.
Forecasters said there could be more rain on Sunday night – when there is a 20-percent chance – with conditions then clearing until Tuesday night, when there will be a slight chance of showers continuing through Wednesday night.
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Friday storm brings more rain than expected
- Elizabeth Larson
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