California’s flood systems are enormous, elaborate, and, so far, mostly functioning well in this extraordinary wet year (Oroville being the big exception). Learn more about how to prepare for a potential flood emergency. From the Great Flood of 1862 to the winter 2017 soaking rains in Northern California, take a look back at some of the state's major floods. All Californians should know their flood risk and be prepared. DWR/2017 Flooding is a major issue across California – every county has experienced a federally declared flood disaster in the past 20 years. To help Californians stay prepared this flood season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is participating in the eighth annual California Flood Preparedness Week from October 19 – 26, 2019. ARIA Flood Proxy Map for the floods in Northern California and Nevada on January 8th, 2017. With so much rain and snow, the wettest on record so far, some flooding will happen and some levees and other flood … Visit MyHazards, a service provided by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and enter your address to know your flood risk. AFP/Getty ImagesFloodwaters surround a play structure on February 22, 2017, in San Jose, California.nThousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the northern California city … View photos of significant California flood events from 1862-2017. Flood Proxy Map (FPM) covering an area of 155-by-224 miles (250-by-360 km), derived from Sentinel-1's pre- (2016-12-15 6 PM PST) and during-the-event (2017-01-08 6 PM PST) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) amplitude images. Feb 20, 2017 - Explore robinslabs3797's board "California Floods 2017" on Pinterest. See more ideas about Flood, California, Storm.