There are 11 Flood Evacuation Zones in South Butte County. The zones cover the Cities of Oroville, Gridley, Biggs, and the surrounding unincorporated communities from the Oroville Dam south to the Butte County line on both sides of the Feather River. Each Evacuation Zone includes a recommended Evacuation Route, Public Assembly Point, and Evacuation Center. Zones can be viewed by clicking on of the links below or on the interactive map.
- Oroville area, (View Zones 1a, 1b, and 1c)
Community Meeting March 24th at 6:00 pm at the Church of the Nazarene, 2238 Monte Vista Avenue, Oroville
- Thermalito (View Zone 2)
Community Meeting March 30th at 6:00 pm at Nelson Avenue School, 2255 6th Street, Oroville
- Palermo area (View Zones 3 and 4 | View Zone 10)
Community Meeting Mar 29th at 6:00 pm at the Palermo School Gym, 7350 Bulldog Way, Palermo
- Biggs area (View Zones 5 and 6 | View Zones 7 and 11)
Community Meeting March 16th at the Butte County Fairgrounds, Butte Hall 199 East Hazel Street, Gridley
- Gridley area (View Zones 6 and 9 | View Zone 8)
Community Meeting March 16th at the Butte County Fairgrounds, Butte Hall 199 East Hazel Street, Gridley
Be Prepared for an Evacuation
- Learn the Evacuation Categories
- Know how to Stay Informed During and Emergency
- Get Prepared Today
- Make sure people with disabilities and activity limitations have a plan. For information about the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) call OEM at (530) 538-7373
Contact the Butte County Sheriff's Office, infosheriff@buttecounty.net with comments and feedback about the Flood Evacuation Zones.