Redding Ca Rainfall totals may be affecting many people….

The people who live on the Sacramento River here in Redding Ca are nervously watching the discharges from Shasta Dam.We have had some real rain coming down on and off this winter.The rainfall totals show we are above “Normal” for this time of the year and it looks very promising that Shasta Lake will be Full this Summer!

When thinking of purchasing a property or land along a waterway keep in mind that there will be times that levels and rainfall amounts are “Above” Normal.

There are certain things you need to know when purchasing a property with water near by and I can help you determine the effects of such.

If building….raise that foundation up a bit….yes it will cost you a little bit more in concrete etc but when it rains 3 inches in an hour….you will be glad you did.

Also keep in mind that FEMA has changed their guidelines in certain areas in our immediate vicinity so what may have been ok a couple years ago for flood insurance is not “Required” to have flood insurance!This can lead to problems if the home that you absolutely love is determined to be in “The Flood Plain”. Not only will this add to the monthly costs to own the property it could lead to problems down the road with water if we every do have a flood.

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Regards,

Richard Goates
530-248-5627