SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A powerful storm that bore down on the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday continued overnight into Thursday. Officials urged storm preparedness before the heavy rains arrived.
Overnight rain could impact the Thursday morning commute before the showers break apart later in the day. Follow our live blog for the latest on road closures, flooding, power outages, and other Bay Area storm updates.
Bay Area storm updates:
Thursday, Feb. 1
6:15 p.m. — Felton residents brace for another round of storms
11:20 a.m. — Agencies respond to fallen tree, downed power lines in Los Altos
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the 600 block of Camellia Way in Los Altos after a large tree fell across the roadway at around 9:50 a.m. The fallen tree downed power lines and impacted a hydrant, according to Santa Clara County Fire. Other agencies responding to the scene include the Mountain View Fire Department, Los Altos Police Department, PG&E and Santa Clara Valley Water.
9:20 a.m. — North Bay flood warning extended
A flood warning for portions of Marin and Sonoma counties has been extended until 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Some locations that will experience flooding include Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Novato and Rohnert Park. Flooding has already occurred in the warned area, NWS said, and between 1.5 inches and 3.5 inches of rain was measured.
6:50 a.m. — Uprooted tree falls onto Daly City apartment building
A massive tree uprooted from the ground and fell onto an apartment building in Daly City on Wednesday evening. The tree crashed through a fence before coming to a rest against the building. The extent of damage to the apartment structure is unknown at this time. KRON4’s Michael Thomas is reporting from the scene Thursday morning.
5:45 a.m. — North Bay flood advisory in effect
Highway 121 in Sonoma County is closed to traffic between Eighth Street and Highway 37 due to flooding on the roadway, according to 511 SF Bay.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for portions of Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties in the North Bay. The advisory expires at 8 a.m. Minor flooding and flooding of highways, streets and underpasses are possible, the weather agency said.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
10:35 p.m. — Water rescue in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Fire District performed a water rescue on Mark West Station Road and Star Road. Officials said a person was rescued from a car that was becoming submerged in water.
10:05 p.m. — Winter storm causes flooding, power outages in Marin County
Rain was non-stop in Marin County on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The storm caused flooding and power outages in Fairfax. KRON4’s Sara Stinson has more.
8:53 p.m. — Roadway flooding reported in San Francisco
Officials reported roadway flooding in the area of John Muir Drive in San Francisco due to flooding. Expect traffic delays, allow for extra travel time or avoid the area if possible.
Toland Street is closed at Evans Avenue and Galvez Avenue as well.
8:52 p.m. — SF cable car service resumed
Cable services have resumed since being stopped due to weather conditions, SF MTA announced.
7:52 p.m. — San Francisco cable car services stopped
All cable car services were temporarily stopped due to the weather Wednesday night, the San Francisco MTA announced. Service is set to resume “when weather conditions resume.”
7 p.m. — Road closure reported in San Bruno due to flooding
San Bruno Avenue is closed in both directions at Huntington Avenue due to flooding, police said. There is no estimated time of reopening yet.
6:23 p.m. — Flooding expected in North Bay and San Francisco
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for the North Bay and San Francisco. NWS said residents should be wary of minor flooding of highways, streets and underpasses, effective until 11 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., respectively, Wednesday.
6:15 p.m. — More power outages reported in Redwood City
There was a total of 4,893 customers without power as of Wednesday night, according to PG&E. Power is expected to be restored around 10:53 p.m. Wednesday, PG&E said.
6:06 p.m. — Rain starts to pour as North Bay expected to receive several inches of rain
KRON4’s Terisa Estacio reports live from Santa Rosa where city crews have been preparing for the upcoming storm. Watch in the video player below.
4:15 p.m. — Redwood City power outage
There are 2,757 customers in Redwood City without power due to weather issues, according to PG&E. That makes a total of 5,503 customers without power across the South Bay and Peninsula.
3:20 p.m. — Storm preps underway in Pacifica
In Pacifica, businesses and locals are making preparations as the storm grows more intense. KRON4’s Tiffany Justice reports.
3:17 p.m. — Heavier rain begins falling in the North Bay
In the North Bay, rain has been getting progressively heavier throughout the day Wednesday, according to KRON4’s Charles Clifford.
2:46 p.m. — Vehicle accident on I-280 in San Mateo
A car crashed Wednesday afternoon in the area of the I-280 northbound and SR-92 eastbound intersection. The crash happened while it was raining, Cal Fire said.
No injuries were reported from this crash. Authorities urged drivers to slow down to prevent weather-related crashes. Video from the scene can be viewed below.
2:45 p.m. — Oakland Zoo extends closure
After announcing that it would be closed Wednesday due to the weather, the Oakland Zoo announced it would extend that closure to Thursday due to ongoing rain.
“If you had reservations to visit you will be automatically refunded,” the zoo said in a tweet Wednesday.
11:10 a.m. — Golden Gate Ferry cancels service to Angel Island
Ferry service to Angel Island is canceled Wednesday due to the weather, Golden Gate Ferry said on X.
San Francisco Bay Ferry posted to X with an update that no major impacts to that service’s schedule are expected Wednesday, but it is “monitoring the weather closely.”
10:50 a.m. — Tree falls on electric truck in Saratoga, injuring girl
A girl on Oak Place in Saratoga was rescued after a large tree fell around 8 a.m., according to Santa Clara County Fire. Engine 73 and Rescue 73 crews responded to reports of a trapped patient and were able to extricate the girl successfully. The girl was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The tree fell on a yellow electric Rivian truck, photos show, and took down power lines, authorities said.
9:47 a.m. — Shelters set up ahead of expected flooding in Bay Area
Shelters were set up for residents of the greater Bay Area ahead of expected severe weather conditions likely to cause flooding in the region starting Wednesday.
Due to these weather conditions, residents are urged to evacuate to the following sites if needed:
- Depot Park at 119 Center St. in Santa Cruz (until Friday)
- Veterans Memorial Hall at 215 E. Beach St. in Watsonville (until Friday)
- Homeless Services Center of Catholic Charities’ Caritas Center at 301 Sixth St., Suite 108 in Santa Rosa (until Friday)
- Roosevelt Community Center at 901 E. Santa Clara St. in San Jose (until Monday)
- Marin Health and Wellness Campus at 3240 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael (until Thursday)
- Jack London Square Aquatic Center at 115 Embarcadero in Oakland (until Thursday)
- East Oakland Sports Center – 9161 Edes Ave. in Oakland (until Thursday)
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9:23 a.m. — Sonoma County announces school closures
Two schools in Sonoma County are closed Wednesday due to the storm. Kashia Elementary School in Stewarts Point and Sunridge Charter School in Sebastopol will both be completely closed Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Sonoma County Office of Education
9:20 a.m. — High winds batter parts of Bay Area
With wind warnings and watches already in effect, the NWS is reporting winds approaching 70 mph in some higher elevations and as high as 66 mph in low-lying areas like Pittsburg.
Wind Warnings and Watches currently in effect. Here's a snapshot of current gusts over the last three hours. Just a tad windy out there. Gusts up to 70 MPH! #cawx pic.twitter.com/e52PxmKzNJ
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) January 31, 2024
