Winter Storms
STORM SEASON IS FLOOD SEASON...ARE YOU PREPARED?
Glenn County is particularly vulnerable to flood due to it's location in the Sacramento Valley and it's many creeks, streams and the Sacramento River. Releases from reservoirs, both within and north of Glenn County, contribute to increased flows in the waterways during high water years.
California was impacted by more than 30 atmospheric rivers in the 2022-23 water season leading to substantial flooding and damage to public infrastructure in Glenn County.

Road Closure & Power Outage Information
ROAD CLOSURES
POWER OUTAGES
Checkout current water levels and conditions:
CA Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
CA NV River Forecast Center (CNRFC)
National Weather Service - Water Weather (NWS)
US Geological Service Water Data for CA (USGS)
Glenn County Public Works offer several locations to pick up free sand for sand bags during storm season.
Sand Bag Filling Locations:
- Hamilton City – across from the Fire Dept. on 1st St.
- Elk Creek – across from the Fire Dept. on County Road 306
- Willows –Public Works Willows Maintenance Yard 777 N. Colusa St.
- Orland – Orland City Maintenance Yard, Corner of County Road 200 and County Road M
Arena y bolsas de arena están disponibles para el público en los siguientes lugares:
Hamilton City - frente al Departamento de Bomberos en 1st St.
Elk Creek - frente al Departamento de Bomberos en County Road 306
Willows –Patio de Mantenimiento de Obras Públicas de Willows 777 N. Colusa St.
Orland – Patio de Mantenimiento de la Ciudad de Orland, esquina de County Road 200 y County Road M
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH SANDBAGS?
Learn how to properly lay sandbags and visqueen around your house to provide the most protection from flood waters. Check out this short video from DWR(link is external)
Be Flood Prepared, learn more at Department of Water Resources (DWR)