Although flood watches have been issued for a number of areas in Northern California for the second weekend in a row, Nevada County Public Works Director Steve Castleberry says he’s still only anticipating isolated problems in the usual areas where there’s poor drainage…

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Castleberry says four years of drought is the major reason…

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Castleberry says the South County was the most problematic last weekend, including along Lime Kiln and McCourtney Roads. He expects the strongest rains to be late Saturday and on Sunday. But it shouldn’t be as windy. Sandbags are also available at a number of sites, including the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services and Consolidated Fire. You are asked to bring your own shovels.