EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — A wet weather system will bring rain and thunderstorms to much of El Dorado County beginning tonight and extending through Saturday, with flood-prone areas especially encouraged to take precautionary measures now.
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Tonight: Cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers in the evening. After midnight, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely. Temperatures will drop into the upper 50s to mid-60s.
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Friday: Mostly cloudy. Morning showers and thunderstorms are possible, followed by intermittent rain and a chance of storms into the afternoon. Highs will range from the upper 60s through the low 80s.
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Friday Night: Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers or thunderstorms remains in the evening. Lows will dip again into the mid-50s to mid-60s.
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Saturday and Beyond: Conditions begin to improve. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. Clear nights and warmer Sundays and Mondays follow.
Context & Stakeholders
Residential areas, especially low-lying or creek-adjacent neighborhoods, are most at risk of flooding. Local fire stations are prepared to provide sandbags. The Office of Emergency Services (OES) is urging all residents to stay informed, sign up for alerts, and make readiness plans
Sandbag Locations
To help mitigate potential flooding, sandbags are available at:
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Fire Station 89 — 3200 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682
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Fire Station 85 — 1050 Wilson Boulevard, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
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Fire Station 3 — 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Residents seeking additional locations can consult the county’s perimeter map.
Official Guidance and Quote
El Dorado County’s Office of Emergency Services reminded residents:
“While public safety is dedicated to protecting community members in a disaster, the key to whole community resilience comes down to individual activities. Stay informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved.”
County officials advise those in areas prone to flooding to move valuables off the ground floor, clear storm drains, and stay alert for flash flood alerts.
Resources & Alerts
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For preparedness tips and emergency resources, visit ready.edso.org.
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To view maps of evacuation zones, road closures, shelters, or locate your address within county zones, use perimetermap.com.
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Sign up for emergency alerts via the El Dorado County RAVE system to receive warnings via phone, text, email, or app.
