Flash Flood Watch issued for wildfire burn scar in Solano, Yolo counties
(Graphic by Solano NewsNet)
The National Weather Service office in Sacramento has issued a Flash Flood Watch for areas of north Solano County and neighboring regions that were affected by the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire last August.
In a bulletin issued on Monday, weather forecasters said periods of heavy rainfall from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon could lead to flash flooding and debris flow in the areas burned by the Hennessey Fire, which was part of the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire that burned through rural parts of Vacaville, Fairfield and Winters last year.
“The heaviest rainfall is expected Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with moderate rainfall continuing through Thursday,” the bulletin said. “Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are forecast over the burn scar during the watch period.”
Forecasters say people who live or work in areas affected by the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire should prepare for the high probability of flooding that may cause debris slides. The flood waters could also cause trees and power lines to fall in impacted areas.
The Flash Flood Watch starts Tuesday afternoon and lasts through Thursday afternoon.
Solano NewsNet will update the community on the latest incidents connected to this severe weather alert on our Twitter and Facebook accounts.
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