STORM ADVISORY THIS WEEK

Published on January 26, 2021

1.25 Flood Warning issued by National Weather Service

Due to the storm advisory this week, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for several areas in the Bay Area, in and around recent burn areas. Due to this weather event, Santa Clara County issued a recent alert with tips and more details. For the full alert, go here.

With heavy rain forecast through Thursday as well as high wind gusts, the City will be monitoring the San Francisquito Creek and watching for minor flooding in our roadways that are prone to flooding and other issues that may occur. You can view the City’s creek monitor here. You can also visit our Office of Emergency Service’s page for Flood Information and Winter Storm Preparedness. Sign up to receive emergency alerts sent to your phone and email via AlertSCC, Santa Clara County's Emergency Alert System (AlertSCC). For more emergency preparedness, visit the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management website. Real-time critical public safety updates can be obtained via the Palo Alto Police Department’s social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor, and Nixle.