Overview

• The slide hit near Floriston in eastern Nevada County around 2:45 p.m., covering part of westbound I-80, officials said.
• By 3:05 p.m., only one westbound lane remained open with no estimated time for full reopening as cleanup continued.
• The California Highway Patrol shared video near Floriston Way and urged drivers to slow down and watch for workers.
• Eastbound traffic also faced delays as storms moved through the Sierra, according to Caltrans.
• The National Weather Service had a flash flood warning in effect from 2:37 to 4:30 p.m., and the U.S. Forest Service reported more than 1,300 lightning strikes since the weekend with at least 14 small fires.