Storms bring high water levels to the American River

Rafters hit Trouble Maker rapids on the south fork of the American River near Coloma.

Rafters hit Trouble Maker rapids on the south fork of the American River near Coloma.

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Jan. 13, 2017 1:39 PM PT

A week of storms in Northern California has brought a vigorous flow to the American River.

High water on the American River

The Trouble Maker rapids on the American River in Coloma swell after a week of rains in Northern California.

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High water on the American River

Water is released from Folsom Dam into the American River in Folsom.

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High water on the American River

Isidro Soberanes, 36, a professional kayaker from Veracruz, Mexico, and now living in Colfax, prepares to launch from Chili Bar River Park in order to kayak the south fork of the American River in Placerville.

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High water on the American River

Recent storms have dropped large amounts of snow near South Lake Tahoe.

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High water on the American River

An automobile is submerged along Green Valley Road near Folsom Dam in Folsom.

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

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