Discovery Park, boat launches on US, Sacramento Rivers close to possible flooding

Sacramento County has Closed Discovery Park and a number of boat launches In front of expected floods from weekend storms.

Discovery Park on the American River, Howe Avenue Access, Watt Avenue Access and Gristmill Access along the American River Parkway; And the Elkhorn -boat launch along the Sacramento River was closed on Monday as weekend storms caused river and creek levels to rise.

More rainfall throughout the week is expected of new storms. The forecast of National Weather Service predicts 2 to 3 inches of rain to fall on the metropolitan region through Wednesday with higher amounts at the foot that feeds the American.

Both Sacramento and American Rivers are expected to remain below flooding stages, according to California-Nevada River Forecast CenterAlthough both rivers have seen increased currents.

On Monday morning, the Sacramento River drove at Street just below the confluence at 40,423 cfs and almost 15 meters, which is 12½ meters below the “monitor” stage. Forecasts say the river could rise as high as 25 feet in the middle of the week. On the American river, according to county meters, the river runs under the Nimbus dam at 5,400 cfs and 8½ feet; The river is 18.35 feet at the H Street Bridge from Monday morning, well under the “Monitor” stage of 39 feet.

Regional parks in Sacramento County have not said when the park and boat launches would open again.