On this day in 1986, a devastating levee break on the lower Yuba River (just behind where Walmart is today) flooded nearly 4,000 homes and businesses in Linda, Olivehurst and Arboga and forced some 26,000 residents to evacuate. Two people died and the impacts on our community are still felt today. The '86 flood was a turning point, prompting major changes in how levees are designed, built and maintained. Thanks to significant levee improvements and continued collaboration with local, state and federal partners, Yuba County’s levees are far better off today – but the work isn’t over. Read more about our continued efforts to reduce flood risk in Yuba County: https://lnkd.in/gjTM97bK
Preconstruction Director with McCarthy Construction
2wThis event highlighted how vulnerable the Sacramento levee system is. The levee work never ends.