City of Emeryville, CA
11/22/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/22/2024 18:42
Drive With Caution: Flash Flood Warning!
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, western Alameda and central Contra Costa.
WHEN...Until 900 PM PST Friday.
IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1205 PM PST, local law enforcement reported flooding in the advisory area. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.3 and 0.7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Union City, Walnut Creek, Pittsburg, Dublin, Newark, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Menlo Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.