Yuba-Feather Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations: Reducing flood risk and refining water operations in Yuba County
Already one of the most productive watersheds in the state in terms of runoff per square mile, the Yuba River watershed is especially vulnerable to the impacts of atmospheric rivers and the heavy, prolonged rainfall they bring. … Recognizing the central role that atmospheric rivers play in both flood risk and water supply — two of Yuba Water’s core mission areas – the agency is investing in new research and tools to better understand, forecast and manage these powerful storms.