Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of El Dorado County
KIRKWOOD – A portion of the Sierra in El Dorado County is under a Flash Flood Warning due to brief heavy rain and lightning on Saturday afternoon.
The Flash Flood Warning was issued Saturday afternoon for a portion of El Dorado County, north of Kirkwood near Kyburz. This is where up to an inch of rain has already fallen.
Several thunderstorms are impacting the Sierra this afternoon producing brief heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds and lightning. ⛈️
— Ashley Nanfria (@ashleynanfria) July 20, 2024
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued north of Kirkwood near Kyburz where up to 1'' of rain has fallen already. #cawx @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/GCKuQsQZjV
On Caltrans' QuickMap, a message board along Highway 50 just west of Strawberry reported a mudslide. It urged drivers to not attempt to go through the mud.
The CHP said the rain carried debris and mud over the lanes of Highway 50. The lanes are open but crews are in the area to clean up.
Caltrans said it didn't impact traffic.
**Highway 50 @ Strawberry** Mud over the roadway Highway 50 at Strawberry is now OPEN after rain run off carried debris...
Posted by CHP - Placerville on Saturday, July 20, 2024
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 6:45 p.m.
The area has seen heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds and lightning.
Moving forward into the evening, thunderstorms will continue up until about 7 p.m. before they taper off.