Valley Springs, CA….On 2/10/17 at approx. 10:59 AM, Calaveras Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a 3-year-old female that had fallen into the Calaveras River. According to statements, the 3-year-old, her mother, and an infant male, were walking on a dirt trail in the area of the River of Skulls Nature Trail, approx. […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting that Hwy 26 is closed at Higdon Road in West Point. Caltrans is estimating the roadway to be closed for an extended period, several days or more, the entire roadway has washed away. SR-26 is closed from the Amador/Calaveras County Line and Higdon Rd in West Point. The only detour […]
Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at Hardin Flat for slope repair and clearing. Crews will begin work on Monday, February 13, 2017, through Friday, February 17, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision on Hwy 4 near Appaloosa. There are also other traffic hazards and issues at this time and are listed below. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Appaloosa Way Loc Desc: BTWN STALLION/APPALOOSA Lat/Lon: 38.049420 -120.631128 Close Detail Information 10:06 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA….Hwy 49 north of Mokelumne Hill that was closed earlier due to flooding has reopened. There are closures north a Amador County but Hwy 49 between Amador & Calaveas has reopened. SR 49 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA. [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED […]
Arnold, CA…Hwy 49 is Closed At Calaveas Amador County Line due to flooding and Hwy 88 Closed At Carson Spur due to avalanche controls. Chain controls start at Cottage Springs on Hwy 4. Please be careful on our local roadways this morning… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting roadway flooding in Tuolumne County at this time near Hwy 108 & Obyrnes Ferry and also near J59 & Red Hills. Please use caution everywhere out there tonight… Incident: 00376 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Close Detail Information 5:04 PM 2 [4] […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned into a ditch along Hwy 49 near the Cement Bridge north of the airport. Please use caution in the area….. Incident: 00235 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: NB AT CEMENT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 4:21 PM 3 […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting power poles on fire near Mono Way & Sanguinetti. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00290 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: Mono Way / Sanguinetti Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.975812 -120.355286 Close Detail Information 3:00 PM 2 [2] MULTIPLE POLES, POWER LINES ON FIRE 3:00 PM 1 [1] FIRE AND […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Lumber & Arnold Ace Home Center Have Your Flood & Emergency Supplies. We have flood control and cleanup items in stock. Supplies are moving quickly so stock up now! Flood Barriers, Sandbags (Empty and w/ Sand), Hydrabarriers, Quick Dams, Wattles. Generators, Sump Pumps and Hose, Expanding Spray Foam, Rain Gear Arnold Ace […]
Arnold, CA…This afternoon the bridge normally over but now through Moran Creek on Love Creek Road was back underwater and further under water than in the January storms. One large SUV crossed while we were there so structurally is still appears sound but if we get another significant surge tomorrow who knows. Further up Moran […]
Arnold, CA…The rain and localized flood warnings are going to be with us for another few days. Rains will taper off after tomorrow and snow levels will drop back down along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, heavy rain. At higher elevations, rain and snow in the morning, then rain in […]
Arnold, CA…We would like to thank Laurie Ahlberg for letting us know that a sinkhole has closed the east entrance to the Big Trees Market & Meadowmont Shopping center in Arnold. All the stores and clinic are open but use the Hwy 4 entrance.
Sonora, CA…Kewin Mill Road is now open. Use caution in the area as the rainy weather remains throughout the day.
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a goat hazard on Hwy 49 near the airport. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00072 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 7:26 AM 1 [2] GATE OPEN TO A PROPERTY WITH MORE GOATS Unit Information 7:28 AM […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a tree into a power pole and the tree and power pole are down and blocking lanes near Hwy 88 and Carson Drive. Traffic may be diverted to Devender Grade and Red Corral Roads. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00053 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Carson Dr […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a mud, dirt & rock slide near Rail Road Flat Road and East Murray Creek Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00292 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Railroad Flat Rd / E Murray Creek Rd Loc Desc: S RAILROAD FLAT IN S TURNS Lat/Lon: 38.251773 -120.520254 Close Detail Information NO […]
Murphys, CA…As additional flows were released from the Murphys Forebay it returned flooding to the Murphys Community Park area. It looks like duck races should not be scheduled for today. We would like to thank Terri Stickles Strunck for letting us share a few of her photos…
Big Trees Village, CA…Take A Drive And See Waterfalls Along Hwy 4 With Sierra Sentry’s Sandi Pearce
Arnold, CA…It is quite the mess on our local roadways at this time. The list is long and is below. Please be careful as you travel today… Incident: 00198 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: S Fork Rd / Little Fuller Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.038312 -120.247812 Close Detail Information 10:50 AM 1 [3] 1039 CO […]
Murphys, CA…There is a high flow condition in Murphys Creek below the Murphys Afterbay. There is approximately 125 cubic feet per second immediately below the afterbay and the flow increases downstream as small tributaries converge with the creek. Flows will likely continue to increase as the rain continues. There is no dam failure and no […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is providing traffic controls on Utica Grade at this time. Utica Grade walls typically shed rocks and debris during winter storms. This latest wave of moisture has exacerbated the problem. Please use caution in this area and keep a watchful eye on all of our local roadways for mud, dirt & rocks encroaching […]
San Andreas, CA….Lanes are blocked on Hwy 12 near Central Hill for an overturned moving truck. Tow trucks have been called and the roadway may be completely blocked for the next 10 minutes or so. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00106 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Loc Desc: […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a tree incident on Kewin Mill Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00368 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Kuein Mill Rd / Comstock Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.041043 -120.266293 Close Detail Information 5:42 PM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 5:42 […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision on Hwy 4 near Pool Station Rd. Please use caution in this area… Incident: 00215 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Close Detail Information 3:05 PM 3 [7] A49-002 1185 GRY CHEV PK 3:00 PM 2 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup on Hwy4 between Camp Connell & Cottage Springs. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00103 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Ramsey Rd Loc Desc: BTWN CAMP CONN / COTTAGE SPGS Lat/Lon: 38.349582 -120.212131 Close Detail Information 9:47 AM 3 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM […]
Kirkwood, CA…CHP is reporting a Volvo stuck in a snowbank and several vehicles have hit it. The officer is on scene with up to 7 vehicles. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr Loc Desc: Kirkwood Ski Area Lat/Lon: 38.700729 -120.077373 Close Detail Information […]
Arnold, CA…Chain controls are in place on Hwys 88 & 4 this morning. Please use caution on our local roadways and details are below…. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO 2.4 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR […]
Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle over the side on Priest Grade. They are unsure when the vehicle exited the roadway. There are some areas on New and Old Priest Grade that a vehicle can go down hundreds of feet when it leaves the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00143 Type: Trfc […]
Murphys, CA…Is it Friday yet? Are you feeling ready to #winedown but it’s only Wednesday? Help is coming soon but you need to join Stevenot Winery and Greg Sutton with a nice glass of #calaveraswine this Friday 5pm-8pm! The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is dedicated to increasing the awareness of all wines produced in Calaveras County […]
