Sacramento County declares local emergency over levee erosion issues
kcra.com — February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Sacramento County has declared a local emergency due to significant erosion along a levee in eastern Sacramento County. The Board of Supervisors ratified the emergency proclamation to help secure funding for repairs. The erosion is located east of Dillard Road and south of Highway 16. Reclamation District 800, which maintains the levee, reported a problem with an irrigation line affecting the levee's integrity. Currently, there is no evacuation notice, and the threat of levee failure is considered low. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through local alert systems.