Water released through Oroville spillway as California braces for atmospheric river storm

Footage shows torrents of water rushing down the main spillway of the Oroville dam as California braced for an atmospheric river storm on January 31.

California's Department Of Water Resources (DWR) said: 'DWR began releasing water from Oroville Dam's main spillway today to provide flood protection to downstream communities. Total releases to the Feather River are currently at 12,000 cfs and will be adjusted as required to meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters flood protection storage guidelines.'