JANUARY 9, 2023
5 P.M. UPDATE
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Per the National Weather Service forecast more storms are on the way. Today’s storm has passed, and the remainder of today will be dry with rain returning after midnight and turning to scattered showers through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Flood risk remains low, though staff will remain in a monitoring capacity. More storms are on the way for later in the week. For the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, visit www.weather.gov/mtr.
One remaining power outage continues. There is one remaining power outage affecting 21 customers as a result of extensive storm-related damage to power lines behind Rinconada Library. Staff hopes to have this repaired and power restored by 8 p.m. this evening.
New storm-related content on our website. While we’re temporarily drying out between storms, it’s a good time to check out some new storm-related information on our website. Review answers to a list of storm-related Frequently Asked Questions, which can be viewed at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormFAQs. Learn more about the City’s four stages of preparedness during an inclement weather event where there is a potential risk of flooding by watching a short video here: https://youtu.be/fdE9XDII6Lk. The City remains in the Monitoring phase.
Foothills Nature Preserve to remain closed on Tuesday. Foothills Nature Preserve will be closed again on Tuesday due to the storms and clean up. Several trails will see extended closures due to mudslides.
Gain real-time updates on storm impacts and stay informed on potential emergency alerts and warnings. Get real-time notifications from the City via Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor, and the Police Department’s Nixle feed. Receive emergency alerts via SCC Alert. Click here to connect. Track creek water levels at www.cityofpaloalto.org/creekmonitor. Track power outages at www.cityofpaloalto.org/outagemap.
Consider using the hashtag #PaloAltoStorm. If you are posting storm-related photos and/or videos that were taken in Palo Alto on your social media accounts, please consider adding the hashtag #PaloAltoStorm to your post. This will provide an easy way for everyone on that platform, as well as the City, to share relevant Palo Alto-specific information with one another. Please note that the City will not be able to monitor that hashtag in real-time, and that any emergencies requiring a City response should be reported via 9-1-1 and NOT social media.
STREET CLOSURES IN EFFECT
All roadways are currently open.
MORE RESOURCES ON PREPARING FOR THE NEXT STORM
For more information on resources on how to get ready for incoming storms, what to expect if evacuations become necessary, and to view answers to frequently asked questions about the storms, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/floodalert.
