Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of El Dorado County

KIRKWOOD – A portion of the Sierra in El Dorado County is under a Flash Flood Warning due to brief heavy rain and lightning on Saturday afternoon.

The Flash Flood Warning was issued Saturday afternoon for a portion of El Dorado County, north of Kirkwood near Kyburz. This is where up to an inch of rain has already fallen.

On Caltrans' QuickMap , a message board along Highway 50 just west of Strawberry reports a mudslide. It urges drivers to not attempt to go through the mud.

The CHP said the rain carried debris and mud over the lanes of Highway 50. The lanes are open but crews are in the area to clean up.

The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 6:45 p.m.

The area has seen heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds and lightning.

Moving forward into the evening, thunderstorms will continue up until about 7 p.m. before they taper off.