Excessive rain, melting snow may cause worst California flooding since 1997

[zands]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-storm-to-unload-widespread-heavy-rain-in-western-us/70000459

Fill up those mango trees and reservoirs!

I think El Nino is still in semi-effect...we have more rain than usual here. Though not as much as last winter with a declared El Nino in the Pacific ocean.

[Garcinia]

I'm feeling the effects firsthand. My pool has been draining for hours, but the pump is still underwater!!!

[JF]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-storm-to-unload-widespread-heavy-rain-in-western-us/70000459

Fill up those mango trees and reservoirs!


I think El Nino is still in semi-effect...we have more rain than usual here. Though not as much as last winter with a declared El Nino in the Pacific ocean.

Atmospheric River Event

https://weather.com/forecast/regional/news/california-atmospheric-river-sierra-snow-flood-forecast-jan2017

[ricshaw]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-storm-to-unload-widespread-heavy-rain-in-western-us/70000459
Fill up those mango trees and reservoirs!
I think El Nino is still in semi-effect...we have more rain than usual here. Though not as much as last winter with a declared El Nino in the Pacific ocean.

"An onslaught of excessive rain and mountain snow will threaten lives and property in northern and central California into next week."

Only have had 6.5 inches of rain total for the season where I live.

How many inches of rain for the rest of you?

[Garcinia]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-storm-to-unload-widespread-heavy-rain-in-western-us/70000459
Fill up those mango trees and reservoirs!
I think El Nino is still in semi-effect...we have more rain than usual here. Though not as much as last winter with a declared El Nino in the Pacific ocean.

"An onslaught of excessive rain and mountain snow will threaten lives and property in northern and central California into next week."

Only have had 6.5 inches of rain total for the season where I live.

How many inches of rain for the rest of you?

I believe about 8 inches today

[Garcinia]

Actually, I'm not sure. I can't find a solid weather report just for the day.

[ricshaw]

How many inches of rain for the rest of you?

I believe about 8 inches today

Is that for only today or the whole season? 

[Garcinia]

How many inches of rain for the rest of you?

I believe about 8 inches today

Is that for only today or the whole season? 

I think it meant for the season since I can't find a real weather report for the day.

[bsbullie]

There is a decent amount more on its way.  Totals will vary based on location....there is a pipeline flow in the Pacific...

[knlim000]

swimming pool started out empty in Sept. and now almost full. I think two more rounds of rain like Friday and I the pool will be full and I will have plenty of 100% rainwater for the garden. for 2017.

[lazdoggy]

I have sandy soil covered in tree trimmers mulch, which is fairly moist from the rain we've been getting.  I divert overflow from my rainwater tanks to different areas of the garden (in between trees) hoping to saturate the soil in preparation for the dry season.  Is this worth the effort or should I be concerned about leaching??

[Saltcayman]

I think that is a very good idea.  Keep as much of the rainwater on your property as possible.  Soil, mulch, swales and  hugelkultur mounds, are among the best places to "store" rainwater...

I have sandy soil covered in tree trimmers mulch, which is fairly moist from the rain we've been getting.  I divert overflow from my rainwater tanks to different areas of the garden (in between trees) hoping to saturate the soil in preparation for the dry season.  Is this worth the effort or should I be concerned about leaching??

[Guayaba]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-storm-to-unload-widespread-heavy-rain-in-western-us/70000459
Fill up those mango trees and reservoirs!
I think El Nino is still in semi-effect...we have more rain than usual here. Though not as much as last winter with a declared El Nino in the Pacific ocean.

"An onslaught of excessive rain and mountain snow will threaten lives and property in northern and central California into next week."

Only have had 6.5 inches of rain total for the season where I live.

How many inches of rain for the rest of you?

I have had about 5.8 inches of rain for the season so far here in San Diego.  That isn't bad since we average around 9.5 inches annually.  Over the next two weeks we are suppose to get additional rain and perhaps an extra inch tomorrow.  January and February are our rainiest months, so if this rainfall keeps up, we may go beyond our average for the year.  Not bad for a supposed La Nina winter!  I have had the irrigation system off the last three weeks and the soil is still moist from the last rain we had.  I hope flooding is not bad in central and northern California, but I am glad we are getting rain down in the south - we need it!

[JF]

We are at about 8" and 4" forecast this week. That's 2" below the yearly average which started in November

[Garcinia]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-storm-to-unload-widespread-heavy-rain-in-western-us/70000459
Fill up those mango trees and reservoirs!
I think El Nino is still in semi-effect...we have more rain than usual here. Though not as much as last winter with a declared El Nino in the Pacific ocean.

"An onslaught of excessive rain and mountain snow will threaten lives and property in northern and central California into next week."

Only have had 6.5 inches of rain total for the season where I live.

How many inches of rain for the rest of you?

I have had about 5.8 inches of rain for the season so far here in San Diego.  That isn't bad since we average around 9.5 inches annually.  Over the next two weeks we are suppose to get additional rain and perhaps an extra inch tomorrow.  January and February are our rainiest months, so if this rainfall keeps up, we may go beyond our average for the year.  Not bad for a supposed La Nina winter!  I have had the irrigation system off the last three weeks and the soil is still moist from the last rain we had.  I hope flooding is not bad in central and northern California, but I am glad we are getting rain down in the south - we need it!

Flooding is horrible. Enormous amounts of rain and super heavy storms destroying trees.

[Garcinia]

Spent all morning using a bucket to scoop freezing water off of my pool cover in pouring rain. We also have a ShopVac that sucks up 12 gallons of water going as well as a pump that pumps out five gallons per minute. There were about 700 gallons of water initially, and now around 500 gallons. The torrential rains are picking up and threatening to reverse the little progress we made. The middle of the pool cover is over a foot deep.

[ricshaw]

Flooding is horrible. Enormous amounts of rain and super heavy storms destroying trees.

Spent all morning using a bucket to scoop freezing water off of my pool cover in pouring rain. We also have a ShopVac that sucks up 12 gallons of water going as well as a pump that pumps out five gallons per minute. There were about 700 gallons of water initially, and now around 500 gallons. The torrential rains are picking up and threatening to reverse the little progress we made. The middle of the pool cover is over a foot deep.

Where in the great state of California are you located?

[Garcinia]

Flooding is horrible. Enormous amounts of rain and super heavy storms destroying trees.

Spent all morning using a bucket to scoop freezing water off of my pool cover in pouring rain. We also have a ShopVac that sucks up 12 gallons of water going as well as a pump that pumps out five gallons per minute. There were about 700 gallons of water initially, and now around 500 gallons. The torrential rains are picking up and threatening to reverse the little progress we made. The middle of the pool cover is over a foot deep.

Marin, outside of San Francisco

Where in the great state of California are you located?

[ricshaw]

Flooding is horrible. Enormous amounts of rain and super heavy storms destroying trees.

Spent all morning using a bucket to scoop freezing water off of my pool cover in pouring rain. We also have a ShopVac that sucks up 12 gallons of water going as well as a pump that pumps out five gallons per minute. There were about 700 gallons of water initially, and now around 500 gallons. The torrential rains are picking up and threatening to reverse the little progress we made. The middle of the pool cover is over a foot deep.

Marin, outside of San Francisco

Where in the great state of California are you located?

Sun & blue skies down where I live. No rain yesterday or today. Significant rain predicted for tomorrow.

[JF]

Mid 70's last few days some rain early Saturday morning
Waiting for the monster storm. tomorrow it will dump 3"and 3" more during the week




Trees are looking fantastic. I'm  sure glad I didn't give up on my grass didn't put the crappy artificial turf























Cuban fiberless still pumping flowers

[Garcinia]

The rain stopped recently but the wind is still active.

[ricshaw]

I saw this on Yahoo:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stranded motorists were pulled from cars stuck on flooded Northern California roads as thunderstorms arrived Sunday as part of a massive winter storm that could be the biggest to slam the region in more than a decade.

Crews cleared trees and debris following mudslides caused by steady rain accompanying the system that could dump 15 inches in foothill areas as it gained strength throughout the day. Several feet of snow was expected at higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada.

Authorities reported rescues in Marin and Sonoma counties, including an operation along U.S. 101 where several people were plucked from submerged vehicles. No injuries were reported.

[Garcinia]

I saw this on Yahoo:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stranded motorists were pulled from cars stuck on flooded Northern California roads as thunderstorms arrived Sunday as part of a massive winter storm that could be the biggest to slam the region in more than a decade.

Crews cleared trees and debris following mudslides caused by steady rain accompanying the system that could dump 15 inches in foothill areas as it gained strength throughout the day. Several feet of snow was expected at higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada.

Authorities reported rescues in Marin and Sonoma counties, including an operation along U.S. 101 where several people were plucked from submerged vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Yep Marin is going crazy. We're pumping thousands of gallons of water an our of our pool cover with little to no progress. Even when I think it will stop raining, it just decreased.

[OCchris1]

Pineapple express baby. I think we've had around 6-7 inches in December...hoping for more. Less watering time= More kid time for me. Stay safe everyone. Chris

[TheWaterbug]

I think that is a very good idea.  Keep as much of the rainwater on your property as possible.  Soil, mulch, swales and  hugelkultur mounds, are among the best places to "store" rainwater...

I know the answer is "it depends," but for how long can the soil retain water? This is my garden area (actually a paddock, but I have no horses):





The trail to the right has a lot of runoff during our brief winter rainy season, when I don't have anything growing in the garden anyway. If I could divert the rain into the paddock and flood it, could that water be available to my plants later? Like in the summer? Or would it just drain away below ground?