The National Weather Service is noting lighter rain in the forecast for the rest of the day, and clearing up for the next few days. Flooding at Pope Chaucer Bridge is still occurring. Take protective actions at this time if you are near the San Francisquito Creek near the Bridge. There are potential impacts to areas in the flood zone from the creek.
SAFETY REMINDERS:
- Don't call 9-1-1 unless there is an imminent threat to life or other serious emergency.
- Do NOT remove manhole covers.
- Please stay safe. Do NOT approach San Francisquito Creek or other area creeks right now; the creek banks could be unstable and give way. Do NOT drive through areas with standing water. Do not approach areas of running water.
MINOR STREET FLOODING LOCATIONS:
- El Camino Real underpass at University Avenue is currently flooded and not passable.
- Palo Alto Avenue between Chaucer Street and Seneca Street
- University Avenue between Middlefield Road and Woodland Avenue.
- Quarry Road between Palo Road and El Camino Real.
- On-street flooding on certain portions of Hamilton Avenue, Seneca Street, Hale Street, Guinda Street, Pitman Avenue, and Martin Avenue. Other streets in the area are likely affected as well.
CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES IN EFFECT/ UPDATES:
- Quarry between Palo and El Camino Real
- Palo Alto Ave between Chaucer and Seneca
- Staff is reopening University Avenue from Middlefield Road to Woodland Avenue, and Palo Alto Avenue between Chaucer Avenue and Seneca Street.
TAKE PRECAUTIONS:
- Please take precautions if you live near the creek areas.
- Place sandbags if you have them by entrances to homes, raise valuables from low to higher places in your home, make sure your vehicle is ready in case you need to evacuate.
- Sandbags priority location: The sandbag station at the Rinconada Tennis Courts at the corner of Newell Road and Hopkins Avenue is currently empty, but staff is working on acquiring additional sand and bags in the next few hours.
LIBRARY LOCATIONS OPEN:
- For residents needing shelter from the rain, please note that Rinconada and Mitchell Park library locations are open until 5 p.m. today.
