More treacherous rain is headed for the Bay Area, here is how it could affect you
The Bay Area is bracing for another round of strong wind rain, and possible flooding.
The Bay Area is bracing for another round of strong wind rain, and possible flooding.
Niles Canyon Road to remain closed between Fremont and Sunol
Niles Canyon Road between Fremont and Sunol will remain closed “until further notice” as crews work to clean up a series of mudslides and damage from the flooded Alameda Creek following several days of heavy rains.
Niles Canyon Road between Fremont and Sunol will remain closed “until further notice” as crews work to clean up a series of mudslides and damage from the flooded Alameda Creek following several days of heavy rains.
San Anselmo nursery school crushed by fallen oak tree
A much loved, San Anselmo three-quarter century day school, finds itself looking for new digs because a massive oak tree, felled by the storms, slammed into it, leaving it homeless for now.
A much loved, San Anselmo three-quarter century day school, finds itself looking for new digs because a massive oak tree, felled by the storms, slammed into it, leaving it homeless for now.
Millions of gallons of sewage flow into Bay following storms
East Bay Municipal Utility District officials said there were several sewage overflows just before New Year's during the storms, raising concern from Baykepeer, whose environmental nonprofit keeps an eye on the health of the Bay.
East Bay Municipal Utility District officials said there were several sewage overflows just before New Year's during the storms, raising concern from Baykepeer, whose environmental nonprofit keeps an eye on the health of the Bay.
Capitola in state of emergency after storm knocks out power, historic pier
Residents of Capitola were still without power on Friday afternoon, but a mandatory evacuation order was lifted as of 5:31 p.m., after the atmospheric river slammed their coastal city in Santa Cruz County, where their historic pier was torn apart in the heavy rains and wind. An estimated 50 businesses and about 350 residents in a two square block area are impacted.
Residents of Capitola were still without power on Friday afternoon, but a mandatory evacuation order was lifted as of 5:31 p.m., after the atmospheric river slammed their coastal city in Santa Cruz County, where their historic pier was torn apart in the heavy rains and wind. An estimated 50 businesses and about 350 residents in a two square block area are impacted.
EXPLAINER: Storms put California levees to the test
With multiple powerful storms continuing to bear down on California, state officials have warned that rural areas are the most at risk of flooding because the levees that protect them aren’t built to the same standards as others that shield more populated cities.
With multiple powerful storms continuing to bear down on California, state officials have warned that rural areas are the most at risk of flooding because the levees that protect them aren’t built to the same standards as others that shield more populated cities.
Bay Area weather: A day-by-day breakdown of when to expect more rain
Residents weary of rain and waterlogged basements will get a brief reprieve in the wet weather on Friday – only to be met with more storms throughout the weekend and beyond.
Residents weary of rain and waterlogged basements will get a brief reprieve in the wet weather on Friday – only to be met with more storms throughout the weekend and beyond.
High surf in Pacifica knocks out concrete benches along beach
The 30-foot waves in Pacifica spotted along the coast this week are the highest and strongest residents have seen in years.
The 30-foot waves in Pacifica spotted along the coast this week are the highest and strongest residents have seen in years.
Redwood Road in Castro Valley collapses in storm
Heavy rain caused mudslides and huge chunks of Redwood Road fell into the San Lorenzo Creek.
Heavy rain caused mudslides and huge chunks of Redwood Road fell into the San Lorenzo Creek.
Dozens of Oakland students flooded out of homes during storm
Dozens of students from the Oakland Unified School District, and their families, have no permanent place to live or cook after their apartment complex was flooded in the recent storms.
Dozens of students from the Oakland Unified School District, and their families, have no permanent place to live or cook after their apartment complex was flooded in the recent storms.
Loved ones grieve 2-year-old killed by fallen redwood tree in North Bay storm
The family of a two-year-old boy from Sonoma County was overwhelmed with grief after a redwood tree collapsed on their home during Wednesday's storm, killing the boy.
The family of a two-year-old boy from Sonoma County was overwhelmed with grief after a redwood tree collapsed on their home during Wednesday's storm, killing the boy.
School in Sunol needs supplies after flooding damages campus
The flooding is a result of Sinbad Creek overflowing and an older bridge nearby that caused the water to back up. The creek’s water receded a few days later, giving school officials a chance to prepare for Wednesday’s atmospheric river storm.
The flooding is a result of Sinbad Creek overflowing and an older bridge nearby that caused the water to back up. The creek’s water receded a few days later, giving school officials a chance to prepare for Wednesday’s atmospheric river storm.
Bay Area residents dealing with insurance coverage, flooding damages
Ben Marcus is a landlord dealing with storm-related repairs in Oakland who has run into issues finding crews available to clean up damage following the Bay Area’s recent storms.
Ben Marcus is a landlord dealing with storm-related repairs in Oakland who has run into issues finding crews available to clean up damage following the Bay Area’s recent storms.
San Francisco's downtown sees wettest 10 days since 1871
San Francisco's Public Works Department says it had reports of 300 tree or branches down over the last day and a half.
San Francisco's Public Works Department says it had reports of 300 tree or branches down over the last day and a half.
San Jose CHP officer injured by falling tree at crash site
A San Jose California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a falling tree Thursday morning while responding to a crash site, the agency confirmed.
A San Jose California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a falling tree Thursday morning while responding to a crash site, the agency confirmed.
Hurricane hunters fly missions to California to study atmospheric river amid powerful storm
It may not be hurricane season, but Air Force and NOAA aircraft are still busy collecting data over the Pacific from November to March.
It may not be hurricane season, but Air Force and NOAA aircraft are still busy collecting data over the Pacific from November to March.
Toddler, teen driver, others killed across Northern California during deadly storm
A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.
A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.
Capitola, Seacliff piers in Santa Cruz County torn apart in storm
Heavy rains and gusting winds ripped through piers in Santa Cruz County, the most visible damage along the coast.
Heavy rains and gusting winds ripped through piers in Santa Cruz County, the most visible damage along the coast.
The aftermath of the latest Bay Area storm: trees down, rocks on roadways
The aftermath of the latest Bay Area storm: Trees came down. Fences were uprooted. And rocks and mud slid down onto roadways. Here's what that looks like in photos.
The aftermath of the latest Bay Area storm: Trees came down. Fences were uprooted. And rocks and mud slid down onto roadways. Here's what that looks like in photos.
Flooding expected to worsen along swollen Russian River in Guerneville
The already swollen Russian River could flood over very soon.
The already swollen Russian River could flood over very soon.