Station Name: SF AMERICAN R NR PILOT HILL CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
500 Kanaka Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
El Dorado County

GPS Coordinates: 38.76295708, -121.0082763

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued April 21 at 1:28PM PDT until April 21 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 1:28 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, Placer, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne and Yolo. * WHEN...Until 730 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 PM PDT, Doppler radar and rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Local emergency managers reported flooding. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Potential for isolated mud or rock slides in the foothills as the line of storms moves eastward. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen in the last 6 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Rocklin, Galt, Oakdale, Auburn, Placerville, Sonora, Jackson, Paloma, El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks, Cameron Park and Carmichael. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 1:46PM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 6500 feet with up to 10 inches along highest mountain peaks. Additional 1 to 3 inches of snow possible at lake level, highest on the western shores. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights may reach up to 3 feet. Ridgetop winds gusting up to 90 mph at times. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow bands could result in locally greater snow totals. Isolated lightning is also possible along the Sierra crest today and Wednesday afternoons.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 21 at 11:02AM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 4500 feet. Southwest winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades above 5000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80 and Lassen Volcanic National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 5500 to 6500 feet today, lowering to 4500 to 5500 feet by early Wednesday. Locally lower snow levels possible in heavier convective showers. Heaviest snowfall expected this afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.