A warmer, wet weather system with higher snow levels enters our area today through the weekend bringing widespread Valley/Foothill rain, high elevation snow, gusty winds and flooding concerns. A chance of thunderstorms late tonight into Saturday.

Please take the damage/needs survey if you have sustained property damage or have unmet needs. Link: NevadaCountyCA.gov/StormSurvey.  The County of Nevada wants residents to keep taking the survey & are pushing those needs directly to the utility companies.

Water levels on the South Yuba River are rising very quickly. Just yesterday, the water was flowing at around 635 cubic feet per second. Today, water flow is at approximately 4300 cubic feet per second. Stay away from the shoreline. The parking area is closed at Highway 49.

Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed tonight. Also, it is time to change those batteries in your smoke alarms! #nevadacounty #daylightsavings

Widespread rain in the foothills and valley; renewed flooding concerns, isolated thunderstorms and very strong winds are expected today. Drive Safely- take it slow, use headlights and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. #nevadacounty #drivinginrain #winter

As of this afternoon, the water flow of the South Yuba River was at approximately 6000 cfs. We want to remind everyone the water is extremely cold and very dangerous: Please stay away from the shoreline. The parking area is closed.  #nevadacounty #river #watersafety

This morning was a foggy one in Nevada County! Here are some safety tips for driving when fog is in the forecast. #foggy #nevadacounty #winter #safetyfirst

Wet weather is returning w/ weaker systems late Friday-Sunday. A stronger storm comes in on Monday bringing widespread rain, heavy mountain snow & gusty winds. CalOES created a County Emergency Info Resource Sheet, highlighting the best ways to stay informed, connected & safe.

Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Dates. Please make sure what you are dropping off is acceptable and be prepared to share your Nevada County residential address. Mulch is also available for delivery. Please contact Andrew List for more information.

Effective today, all residential pile burning requires a permit in Nevada County. Permits must be in possession. If you applied for a permit prior to today, that permit is now expired! Permits are valid May 1st of each year, require annual renewal and are issued free of charge.

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Join us on June 14, 2023 from 6-8PM at the Higgins Lions Community Center for a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Meeting hosted by the South County MAC. The agenda includes updates and presentations from several local agencies. #wildfire #nevadacounty #beprepared #fireprevention

CAL FIRE will be suspending all burn permits in the area of Yuba, Nevada, Placer and  Sierra Counties as of Monday, June 26, 2023 at 8AM due to increasing fire danger. This burn suspension bans all outdoor residential burning. #nevadacounty #burnsuspension #firesafety

Help define WILDFIRE RESILIENCE in Nevada County by taking the CWPP Survey, open June 1st through August 31st, with the link below: forms.office.com/g/HMTdUX1j2i  #ReadyNevadaCounty #wildfireready #NevadaCountyCWPP #NevadaCountyWildfireResilience

ATTENTION!!! ALL fireworks remain illegal in Nevada County! Help keep Nevada County safe by considering alternatives like glowsticks and confetti poppers to celebrate and by visiting a local firework show put on by the city. #nevadacounty #fireworksareillegal #FireSafety

NCCFD’s WT 84, Engine 88 and Engine 89 are currently assigned to the Pond Incident mopping up and supplying water. #nevadacounty #fireseason #structurefire #wildfire

Join us & be a hero for kids with cancer! To date, Nevada County Local 3800’s “Brave the Shave” has raised $67,500 in years we have participated. Donate here: Nevada County Firefighters Local 3800 - Brave the Shave | A St. Baldrick's Event (stbaldricks.org).

NCC Fire is currently accepting applications for entry-level firefighter. The filing period for this position is October 27, 2023. For additional information on the position & to apply, visit our website at nccfire.com. #nevadacounty #career #firefighter #WeAreHiring

Halloween is a time for fun but also scary fire hazards. Here are tips to keep your family safe: use glow sticks, stay away from long, trailing fabric on costumes, keep decorations away from open flames & heat sources and keep exits clear! More tips at nccfire.com.

NCCFD would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Thank you to our staff and other first responders who are busy working and keeping Nevada County safe. We appreciate you. #nevadacounty #firefighter #merrychristmas #FirstResponders