Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor Pat Hume is urging residents to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding, with the possibility of a ‘Super El Niño’ looming.
The district, which consists of multiple communities, including Wilton, Elk Grove, and Isleton, is no stranger to dangerous flooding. In the winter of 2022-2023, several consecutive powerful storms led to a levee breach, which caused significant flooding along the Cosumnes River, killing three people.
Physical preparations for possible flooding have already begun. Reclamation District 800, responsible for levee maintenance along the Cosumnes River in the area, says it has invested tens of millions of dollars into repairs and upgrades…