Here's a message for you from the City of Palo Alto.
Heads up on Storm Impacts Beginning Saturday Night with a High Wind Warning & Flood Watch In Effect; Modest Rain Expected Through Tuesday: The National Weather Service issued a revised forecast for the next storm system to hit our region. A High Wind Warning for Saturday night to Sunday night, and a Flood Watch is back in effect Saturday evening through Monday morning.
- Expect high winds, and more rain Saturday through Tuesday. With a slight risk of excessive rainfall on Sunday, peak flows in the creek are anticipated Sunday morning to mid-day with low risk of flooding, though uncertainty remains in the forecast at this time.
- Use caution while out and about in the community with storm impacts such as ponding water in local roadways, fallen trees and limbs/other debris likely and possible power outages due to high winds.
- City staff continue to monitor creek levels and will respond to storm impacts should they occur.
Thank you for reporting any community impacts, and please only call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. Stay informed, monitor the forecast and track creek levels, and more with the online tools noted on this page.
Storm Ready Reminders:
- Prepare now: If you live in an area that has seen flooding in past years, consider preparing for flooding as a precaution. Sandbag locations are stocked.
- Stay informed, as conditions can change quickly: Sign-up for emergency alerts and follow Palo Alto Police on Nixle for public safety updates.
- Report community concerns: Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Report neighborhood impacts through Palo Alto 311 or call us directly at the phone numbers listed to the right on this page.
- Season Trail Closures in Effect: Some seasonal trails are closed at Arastradero Nature Preserve. Baylands Nature Preserve and Foothills Nature Preserve will continue normal operating hours. For details, go here.
- Colder Temperatures are Expected: Find Countywide Warming Centers, including Palo Alto Library hours here.
