A number of schools in Sonoma County will remain closed Tuesday due to power loss and storm-related issues. Here's the latest.
The Bay Area is recovering from major weekend storms that brought flood watches, damaging winds, and power outages to the region.Since the start of the storm at 8 a.m. on Sunday through 2 p.m. today, a total of 267 poles and 130 transformers are damaged in PG&E service area. Our crews will continue to assess damage when they can safely gain access to impacted areas. PG&E plans to complete the majority of damage assessments by Tuesday end of day.
In the North Bay, the big storm left a trail of damage and destruction in its wake. The cleanup is just beginning and could take weeks. Heavy rain caused tributaries on the Russian River to spill over into vineyards, flooding portions of Wohler Road.The Santa Cruz County Sherriff's Office says a 45-year-old man was killed at his home along Highway 9 in Boulder Creek after the winds brought a tree down.
The county tells us there were several reports of trees crushing homes as damage was felt throughout the region. But thankfully there were no more lives lost across the county during the busy and hard-hitting storm.Officials at Muir Woods in the North Bay announced the park will remain closed through Wednesday, Feb. 7 following Sunday's major storm.But now, they say the closure will allow staff time to fix some minor damage to areas around the park.
"It's a little bit difficult because this location, I think, is one of the busiest locations here in South City so we push through a lot of gas and to tell our regular customers no, it's kinda like you feel impotent to the situation you know?" he said. Meanwhile, just down the road, lined with traffic signals that weren't working, people like June Dayao were turned away from Safeway, which was also in the dark.
And they say, their crews are out in full force, expecting to make some progress with a break in the rain. The Sonoma County Office of Education announced more school closures early Monday morning after severe weather conditions battered the county.Santa Rosa City Schools Sonoma Valley Unified School District
ABC7 talked to one traveler from the Bat Area whose 11 a.m. flight Monday to Burbank was canceled yesterday during the storms. Luckily, he was able to get rebooked on a flight five hours earlier, landing at LAX instead. The district said the safety and well-being of students and staff is the top priority and that the decision to cancel classes and close early is one not be taken lightly.Downed trees across tracks have disrupted service to Caltrain customers in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties Sunday afternoon and evening.
The Guerneville School District will be closed due to no power, storm damage and flooding. The Kashia and Two Rock Union School districts will also be closed due to similar issues.Twin Hills School District is closing Apple Blossom, Orchard View, and Twin Hills Charter Middle schools. Sunridge Charter school has power and plans to be open.A 911 call for a car in the Guadalupe River led to the rescue of several people Sunday.
Melendez couldn't believe how fast flood water rose on Armstrong Avenue in Novato. Some brave drivers decided to venture past the closed road signs but folks living in the Novato RV Park were feeling stranded. We found slow traffic on Northbound Highway 101, where the left lane was underwater, Caltrans on scene trying to drain it.
A massive tree fell into a home just after 9 a.m. near the area of El Grande Drive and Vista del Mar.But this wasn't the only issue crews ran into today.Another giant tree also crashed into a townhome around 7:30 a.m., in the area of Rocky Creek Court on the East side of San Jose. "We're looking at some dangerous winds, we've got sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts as high as 60 miles per hour and so with wet soils that means we're going to see trees and perhaps even power poles blown over," Colin Heyne, a spokesperson for the City of San Jose said.
Late Saturday, with forecasts now predicting a stronger weekend storm, a local emergency was declared in San Jose. "If you live along the Guadalupe River, in particular, it is possible that you may have some street level flooding. Please do not get anywhere near the water way," Mahan said. Significant rain is expected in the Santa Cruz Mountains, which will then feed into the Guadalupe River. The San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County is also at risk of flooding.
"I would tell people to be vigilant and be aware, because what we're expecting. And this is from meteorologists, is something that is really intense. And so, the volume of water and the way it comes down. I just hope people are prepared," said San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa."What we're trying to do is make sure people are people are prepared.
Sandbags were being stocked up. And while most were concerned about flooding, others had different reasons for resisting the rain. In a social media post, photos of a large sinkhole on the road that links Livermore to Tracy could be seen.10 p.m.: Damaging wind gusts predicted for mountains in Monterey Co., NWS says
The Guadalupe River at the Almaden Expressway is expected to reach 11.6 feet, considered moderate flood stage, by mid-morning Sunday. Up to two inches of rain and strong winds are forecast for San José and the surrounding area in the next 24 hours. Significant rain is expected in the Santa Cruz Mountains, which will then feed into the Guadalupe River. The Emergency Operations Center is activated and monitoring the situation and coordinating closely with partners at Valley Water, the National Weather Service, the County of Santa Clara, PG&E, and the Red Cross.
"Those residents are being urged to remain on alert for any emergency notifications which may be needed and take advantage of special sand stockpiles which have been established for them," Maia Carroll, a county spokeswoman, said in a press release.In Salinas, the sheriff's office issued an evacuation warning for the northeast neighborhood of Bolsa Knolls.
"I have a lot of faith in God. God is going to protect me. I'm concerned for myself, my neighbors and for the city," Egan said. "As you know, Marin County always gets a lot of rain, and we've had flooding and swift water events in Marin, so we're getting ready for that in case it does happen," said Kentfield Fire District Battalion Chief Dave Glenn.
The utility is asking customers to be ready for possible power outages. Charge your cell phone and have flashlights and fresh batteries standing by."I think it's a good thing. It's healing. It'll clean up our air, our environment, and we need the water," Hill said.San Mateo County is urging residents to be prepared as a Level 4 storm approaches the Bay Area.
He says the storm will push into the Bay Area overnight, bringing periods of very heavy rain, powerful and potentially damaging wind gusts, and the threat of flooding, downed trees, power outages, and shallow landslides."Number 4 is a major storm with two to three inches of rain, moderate flooding, widespread mudslides, and widespread power outages all likely."11:50 a.m.
The rays of sunshine peeking through the clouds were a welcome sight in the South Bay Friday. But they may be short-lived. With Sunday's storm expected to bring more rain to already saturated soil, more fallen trees are possible.Valley Water crews have been using the break in the rain to clear trees and anything else that's still left over.
For Harvey, that means jam-packed days, with the team broken up into two-person emergency response crews seeing between 30-to-60 clients a day. They are now working through the weekend. "The most common assumption is that 'it doesn't look bad, I can drive through it,'" said Officer Andrew Barclay, a spokesperson for CHP's Golden Gate Division. "Well what most people don't realize is that on many vehicles, the air intake for your engine is on the bottom of your car.
Meanwhile, roofers say the break in between the rain is also a good time to make sure your gutters are clear and make sure your roof is free of any debris.As the storm intensifies and thunderstorms are projected throughout the North Bay, Sonoma County Fire crews are using any slight break in the rain to prepare.
The Swift Water rescue team is taking advantage of the high water levels. Around this time last year, they were deployed to at least 12 rescues. The apartment maintenance team says only exterior damage has been reported and only minor cosmetic damage to the side of an apartment building could be seen from the road.
The Sonoma County Office of Education said the closure is due to a power outage and other storm-related impacts.Sonoma County fire crews rescued a person from a vehicle taking floodwater on Mark West Station Rd. at Starr Rd. Person, the department posted on X.10 p.m.: As storm pummels North Bay, nonprofits help those most in need
"That kind of helps us to prepare. So okay we need to initiate a severe weather campaign. We do that pretty much every time a big storm is happening," Valenzuela said. "It's the last game so it's a big one, it matters. But not loving it. Soccer in the rain is not as fun for the spectators," Tanya said.A fallen tree has closed Soquel San Jose Road, north of Rancho Soquel Road in Santa Cruz County Wednesday evening, according to CHP. Drivers are asked to take alternate routes.The Oakland Zoo was closed Wednesday and will be closed Thursday due to the weather.It has not said what its plans are for Thursday.
Kelly Kalfsbeek, with Contra Costa County Public Works Department, says, "As always, we are encouraging our customers to be proactive. To make sure they are cleaning up leaves, clearing their drains and gutters. Checking their property for any trouble spots." "I want to prepare because a lot of people are talking about that it's going to hit pretty hard. We haven't had a hard rain from late last year to now," Boulder Creek Resident Gary Klemz said. "They said it might go 18 hours and we could get, maybe, 7-8 inches of rain. That's a lot."
With storm preparations underway in the East Bay, local hardware stores are stocked and ready for a rush."I think we have been selling more tarps in the past couple of months than usual just for the rain that's come through, people wanting to cover up motorcycles, and patio furniture or they discover there's a leak in the shed roof or something like that," Karen Bardsley, an Ace Hardware employee said.
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