Office of Emergency Services

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

 

Current water levels and conditions

 

Glenn County Public Works offer several locations to pick up free sand for sand bags during storm season.

  • Hamilton City - across from the Fire Dept. on 1st St.
  • Willows - Public Works Willows Maintenance Yard 777 N. Colusa St.
  • Orland - Orland City Maintenance Yard, Corner of County Road 200 and County Road M

* Additional locations may be added during storms based on need. 

 

Arena y bolsas de arena están disponibles para el público en los siguientes lugares:

Hamilton City - frente al Departamento de Bomberos en 1st St.

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)

Prepare for Flood at Ready.gov 

Just in Time Flood Response Training 

  • This online training is provided by the Mid and Upper Sacramento River Regional Flood Management. The Just in Time Flood Response Training Program is designed to provide essential levee patrol, flood fight, and SEMS/NEMS training for the emergency levee worker where extreme time constraints apply. This course is made up of five modules each addressing a different topic. Videos can be watched in any order. Recommended videos are also organized by position. To access the video/online training, click the link below:
  • Online Flood Response Training