Flood Watch issued for Solano County, starting Thursday

(Graphic by Solano NewsNet)

The National Weather Service office in Sacramento has issued a Flood Watch covering much of Northern California, including all of Solano County.

The watch period starts Thursday at 1 p.m. and lasts until Sunday at 9 a.m., though the coverage could be extended based on weather conditions.

A winter storm set to cross through Northern California on Thursday could dump between 1 and 3 inches of rain before it dissipates over the weekend, the National Weather Service said.

NWS Sacramento @NWSSacramento

Widespread heavy rain will bring flooding concerns to portions of interior NorCal below 4000 feet Thursday - Sunday. Plan ahead now, and be sure to stay tuned with us here on social media or at weather.gov/sto for updates! #CAwx

The rain could lead to rising rivers and creeks and roadway flooding. Evacuation advisories or warnings could be issued for low-lying areas and parts of the region that are prone to intense flooding.

The Solano County Office of Emergency Services said residents should prepare now for the worst of the storm. The Solano County OES suggested residents tie down loose outdoor items, clear storm drains and prepare an emergency kit.

Residents and businesses should use the ZoneHaven website to look up their emergency evacuation zone ahead of the storm, and sign up for emergency messages through Alert Solano.