News Filed Tue, Nov 10 8:11 PM · Updated 8:28 PM
Sacramento County urges residents to prepare for a wet El Niño winter
County emergency officials say a strong El Niño could bring heavy rain and flooding, and they want residents to sign up for alerts and make a plan now.
- A strong El Niño raises the chance of a wet winter with heavy rain, flooding and severe storms in Sacramento County.
- Register for emergency alerts or update your information at Ready.SacCounty.gov.
- Make a family plan, keep important documents in a waterproof place and consider flood insurance.
- Check on neighbors and family who may need help during flooding, downed trees or power outages. (Release)
County prepares for a possibly record-strong El Niño
- When
- Winter 2026
- Where
- Sacramento County
- Source
- Sacramento County news release
Sacramento County is preparing for heavy rainfall, flooding and severe winter storms this winter. The County's Office of Emergency Services presented its storm-season preparations at the Nov. 3 Board of Supervisors meeting.
A National Weather Service meteorologist said this year's El Niño is on track to be very strong and potentially record-breaking, with warmer ocean temperatures that can add moisture to the atmosphere. El Niño increases the likelihood of a wet winter but does not guarantee one, so officials say residents should prepare either way.
Sign up for alerts and make a plan
- Alerts
- Ready.SacCounty.gov
- Source
- Sacramento County news release
Residents can register for emergency alerts or update their information at Ready.SacCounty.gov. Updates are also available from Sacramento County OES, the Department of Water Resources at StormReady.org, the National Weather Service Sacramento office and local radio and television news.
The County suggests checking in with family and neighbors, planning how to contact and reunite with loved ones, considering flood insurance and keeping copies of important documents in a waterproof location. Residents can also sign up in advance to volunteer with an organization such as the Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps.
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