Bay Area storm live updates: Multiple deaths, including toddler, blamed on Wednesday’s storm

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — An especially harmful atmospheric river continues to maneuver via the San Francisco Bay Space and has induced flooding on roadways and highways across the area, in addition to important storm harm.

Thursday’s storm is rating a powerful degree 3 on the unique ABC7 Storm Affect Scale. That is in comparison with the extent 5 storm on Wednesday, the primary degree 5 within the historical past of the size.

The whole area stays underneath a Flood Watch, and winds will proceed to be a problem till 10 a.m. Thursday.

6 a.m.
Tree falls on Caltrain tracks in Burlingame

Caltrain says that a big tree fell and is obstructing the northbound and southbound railroad tracks close to the Burlingame Avenue station. The California Drive and North Lane railroad crossing are closed to visitors till additional discover.

Caltrain says it ought to be cleared by 6:45 a.m.

5 a.m.
19-year-old killed in Fairfield crash Wednesday

ABC7 Information is studying a couple of lethal accident that occurred Wednesday morning. Police say {that a} 19-year-old lady was driving on Vanden Highway at One Lake, which was partially flooded, when she hydroplaned and misplaced management. She then collided right into a utility pole and didn’t survive the crash.

Police say she was possible going at speeds unsafe for the situations.

The lady’s title will not be being launched by police.

4 a.m.
Tree falls on Oakland house constructing

A big eucalyptus tree fell on a three-story house constructing at 3293 Lynde St. in Oakland.

Jan. 4, 2023

10:46 p.m.
Evacuation warnings in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County has issued evacuation warnings to neighborhood members residing within the watershed areas of the Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Go River Basin resulting from climate situations and dangers to most people and property. For extra particulars, go to the county web site right here.

10:35 p.m.
Toddler dies in Sonoma County house hit by falling tree

A Toddler has died after a tree fell onto a house in Occidental Wednesday night time, fireplace officers stated. The toddler aged 2.5 was house with their mother and pa when it occurred.

Firefighters carried out CPR whereas ready for medics to reach however the toddler didn’t make it.

9:00 p.m.
Dam failure prompts Flash Flood Warning in San Benito Co.

The Nationwide Climate Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for a dam floodgate launch in northwestern San Benito County.

Dam operators reported the spillway of the North Fork Dam being compromised simply after 6 p.m. and predict that water will overtop the spillway by tomorrow morning. It will influence areas, together with Lovers Lane, Pacheco Creek and Santa Ana Creek.

Flooding is already being reported alongside the Pacheco Go Reservoir.

NWS says residents who’re in low mendacity areas under the North Fork Dam are urged to maneuver to larger floor instantly.

7:25 p.m.
Wind gusts knock over fuel station cover in Daly Metropolis

This video of wind gusts so sturdy they knocked over the cover of a fuel station got here in simply minutes in the past. This occurred a short while in the past in Daly Metropolis. Presently, we’re not listening to of any studies of accidents, however you’ll be able to see the fuel pump was crushed by the fallen cover.

7:10 p.m.
Shelter-in-place so as lifted in San Rafael

The sooner Shelter in Place from Canal to mid-block Novato St resulting from a number of blown transformers and downed stay wires has been lifted, in accordance with San Rafael officers. Roadways have re-opened, nevertheless the ability line needed to be minimize by PG&E and energy is now out within the space, presumably anticipated to be out till tomorrow.

6:04 p.m.
Shelter-in-place so as in San Rafael

Officers issued a shelter-in-place order from Canal to mid-block Novato Road in San Rafael resulting from a number of blown transformers and stay excessive voltage wires down. No car or pedestrian visitors is allowed. For extra data, go to right here.

5:56 p.m.
Lanes blocked on I-280 in San Bruno

The southbound lanes of I-280 simply north of Skyline Blvd in San Bruno is blocked resulting from a number of downed timber, CHP stated.

Solely one of many far left lane is open. CHP are asking drivers to keep away from the realm.

5:40 p.m.
Evacuation warnings for Russian River space

Officers issued an evacuation warning for residents residing close to the Russian River and its surrounding areas from Healdsburg to Jenner amid flooding menace. For the complete record of evacuation warning zones, go to right here.

Oakland, Milpitas declare State of Emergencies

The cities of Oakland and Milpitas declared native state of emergencies amid the highly effective Stage 5 storm. The declaration of the emergencies will allow cities to make the most of all sources mandatory to arrange and reply to the storm.

5:15 p.m.
San Francisco officers urge residents to remain off roads, restrict 911 calls

Mayor London Breed joined metropolis leaders to induce residents to remain off the roads because the storm intensifies Wednesday night time. Officers are asking residents to restrict 911 calls aside from in emergency conditions, as all crews are on hands-on-deck responding to weather-related incidents. For all non-emergency calls, you’ll be able to dial 311.

4:30 p.m.
Obligatory evacuations ordered for a number of areas in Santa Cruz County

Evacuation orders for a number of areas of Santa Cruz County had been issued Wednesday afternoon as extra rainfall hit the county, bringing larger flood dangers.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Workplace issued evacuation orders for unincorporated areas together with the Paradise Park space in zone CRZ-E081 and the Felton Grove neighborhood in zones FEL-E008 and FEL-E012.

The next evacuation zones are additionally underneath an instantaneous evacuation order: CTL-E010, CTL-E014, CTL-E015, CTL-E018, and CTL-E019 zones within the Soquel space north of state Freeway 1, the CTL-E050, CTL-E051 zones within the La Selva Seaside space, PAJ-E015, PAJ-E024, PAJ-E026, PAJ-E027, PAJ-E028, PAJ-E029 zones close to Pajaro, and WTS-E017, WTS-E018, WTS-E019 zones in Watsonville.

Evacuation zone CRZ-E001-C close to Whitehouse Canyon Highway has additionally been ordered to evacuate.

Evacuation orders in these areas are obligatory and the areas are closed to public entry.

As well as, areas round Capitola Village and Felton are underneath evacuation warnings, as are areas of Boulder Creek, the realm round Final Probability Path and the Lompico and Zayante areas. Those that require extra time to evacuate and individuals who have pets and livestock ought to evacuate now, per the Capitola Police Division and Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Workplace.

For a whole record of evacuation zones, go to https://conscious.zonehaven.com/search.

3:30 p.m.
Evacuations urged for elements of Alameda County

Residents of Kilkare, Palomares and Niles Canyon roads in Alameda County are urged to evacuate due to the storm, saturated soils and runoff, county officers stated on Twitter at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday.

Rain is predicted to turn into heavy Wednesday afternoon and stretch into Thursday. A wind warning is in impact till 10 a.m. Thursday.

3 p.m.
NOAA sending hurricane hunters into storm

ABC7 Meteorologist Drew Tuma says NOAA is sending their hurricane hunters into our atmospheric river proper now to collect knowledge on the storm’s power.

2:30 p.m.
Departure, Arrival flights grounded at SFO

Departures and arrivals at San Francisco Worldwide Airport are grounded resulting from wind till at the very least 3 p.m., in accordance with a consultant.

2:15 p.m.
A number of Bay Space counties underneath State of Emergency resulting from storm

Sonoma, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties have all declared an emergency. In Contra Costa County, town of Danville is underneath a state of emergency. The town of Watsonville in Santa Cruz County has additionally declared a state of emergency.

11:15 a.m.
Newsom declares State of Emergency to help storm response, restoration efforts

Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a State of Emergency for California to assist with the response and restoration efforts to the big winter storm transferring via the state. It will enable California to reply rapidly to help native governments, authorities of their ongoing response.

11:10 a.m.
CHP points excessive wind advisory for Golden Gate Bridge

The California Freeway Patrol has issued a Excessive Wind Advisory for the Golden Gate Bridge.

10:55 a.m.
CA officers give replace on Stage 5 storm

State officers will present replace on the state’s response to the impacts to California communities following a powerful winter storm. Officers will even focus on the continued efforts the state is making to maintain Californians secure.

10 a.m.
A number of Bay Space colleges announce closures for Wednesday, Thursday

A number of colleges throughout the Bay Space have introduced they are going to be closed both Wednesday or Thursday as a result of extreme storm transferring via the realm. This is a have a look at the closures to this point:

• Horicon Faculty in Annapolis in Sonoma county – closed at present Wednesday 1/4
• The South San Francisco Unified Faculty District – closed Thursday 1/5 – (Lessons will resume on Friday, Jan. 6)
• San Mateo Foster Metropolis Faculty District – closed Thursday 1/5 – (Lessons will resume on Friday, January 6)
• Pacifica Faculty District closed Thursday 1/5 (Lessons will resume on Friday, Jan. 6)
• Portola Valley Faculty District – all colleges might be closed Thursday 1/5 – (Lessons will resume on Friday, Jan. 6)

9:45 a.m.
Crow Canyon Highway in San Ramon closed, open to residents solely, police say

San Ramon police say Crow Canyon Highway is closed to visitors in each instructions between San Ramon and Castro Valley. There’s restricted entry for residents solely.

9:30 a.m.
CHP points Excessive wind advisories for Bay Bridge, San Mateo Bridge and Dumbarton Bridge

The California Freeway Patrol has issued excessive wind advisories issued for 3 Bay Space bridges: Bay Bridge, San Mateo Bridge and Dumbarton Bridge.

8:50 a.m.
BART warns as much as 20-minute systemwide delay resulting from moist climate

BART is warning riders there could also be as much as 20-minute delays systemwide resulting from moist climate situations.

8:30 a.m.
East Bay Regional Parks District closed via Thursday

The biggest regional park system within the nation is closing down due to the sturdy storm hitting the Bay Space. East Bay Regional Parks District has closed down all parks from at present via tomorrow. Residents are suggested by the park district to not enter the parks.

Parks are anticipated to reopen on Friday after officers asses the climate situations. For reopenings and extra data on east bay regional parks you’ll be able to head to their web site.

8 a.m.
SF out of sandbags, hope to have extra later Wednesday

The San Francisco Division of Public Works stated Wednesday morning that no extra sandbags are at the moment accessible for residents and companies searching for them to forestall flooding from an atmospheric river hitting town this week.

Public Works officers stated extra sandbags are anticipated to be accessible on the operations yard later Wednesday, however the precise time was to be decided.

7 a.m.
Marin County prompts emergency shelter for unhoused residents

Marin County activated its extreme climate emergency shelter beginning Wednesday for folks experiencing homelessness in anticipation of extra heavy rain hitting the Bay Space this week.

The in a single day warming shelter is positioned on the Marin County Well being and Wellness campus positioned at 3240 Kerner Blvd., in San Rafael. It is going to be open from 5 p.m. Wednesday to six:30 a.m. Thursday. People are inspired to sign up by 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The closest public transportation to the campus, in accordance with Google Maps, is the bus cease at Bellam Boulevard and Lisbon Road, which is served by Marin Transit’s 580 and 23 routes. It is usually close to the cease at Kerner Boulevard and Larkspur Road served by Marin’s 23, 29, 35, 36 and 645 routes.

VIDEO: Marin Co. proclaims emergency shelter for unhoused neighborhood

6:30 a.m.
Danville declares native emergency via Jan. 10

The City of Danville has proclaimed an area emergency in response to the ugly storms anticipated to start out Wednesday, whereas town continues to be cleansing up after final weekend’s moist climate that included flooding and mudslides.

Appearing as town’s director of emergency companies, City Supervisor Joe Calabrigo signed the proclamation simply earlier than midday Tuesday, in accordance with an announcement from metropolis officers. The proclamation will stay in impact till midday on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

The declaration permits Danville larger flexibility to contract for and acquire provides for extra expedient catastrophe response.

Residents can contact the police division for security issues at (925) 820-2144. To request non-urgent help for clean-up or different issues, name Danville Upkeep Companies at (925) 314-3450 or go to www.danville.ca.gov/danvilleconnect.

For help with county-maintained or privately-maintained creeks, name county public works at (925) 313-7000 or e-mail admin@pw.ccounty.us. For energy outage data, go to www.pge.com/outagealerts. Climate may be monitored at www.climate.gov/mtr.

7:18 p.m.
Evacuation orders for unhoused residing close to creeks

San Jose has issued a compulsory evacuation order for unhoused folks residing in creek areas, police tweeted. SJPD says officers are responding to creek areas and making bulletins to evacuate. Shelters might be offered.

7 p.m.
An space of Santa Cruz Co. being evacuated forward of storm

An space close to Whitehouse Canyon Highway in Santa Cruz County is being evacuated resulting from issues with a culvert, the sheriff’s workplace introduced on Tuesday night.

A culvert underneath Whitehouse Canyon Highway grew to become undermined over the last storm and that induced part of the roadway to fail. The sheriff’s workplace anticipates that the upcoming rains pose a “important concern” that the complete culvert may utterly fail, making the roadway impassable for medical and legislation enforcement sources.

The zone being evacuated is CRZ-E001-C. To pinpoint its location, go to https://conscious.zonehaven.com/search.

Highway closures may be monitored at https://sccroadclosure.org.

6:50 p.m.
San Jose proclaims State of Emergency earlier than historic storm

On Tuesday, the Metropolis of San Jose proclaimed a State of Emergency forward of the atmospheric river climate occasion. The proclamation offers emergency powers to town wanted to reply to the storm occasions, and concurrently points an evacuation order to folks residing inside or alongside waterways for his or her security.

“We wish to be certain all residents are knowledgeable and ready to remain secure, and that metropolis employees has the flexibility to maneuver rapidly to relocate encampments which are in hurt’s method,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan stated.

5:50 p.m.
Obligatory evacuation orders issued for elements of Watsonville in Santa Cruz Co. at excessive danger of flooding

The Metropolis of Watsonville issued obligatory evacuation orders Tuesday night for neighborhoods with a excessive danger of flooding forward of Wednesday’s storm.

The town tweeted a map highlighting the areas ordered to evacuate in Santa Cruz County.

“In case your residence is positioned inside this map’s blue-shaded space, you are requested to evacuate NOW or as quickly as doable to soundly get forward of the storm’s flooding,” the tweet wrote.

An in a single day shelter opened at Cesar Chavez Center Faculty (440 Arthur Rd.). This web site will function the central location to accommodate residents. Shelter house might be restricted, so pets should be dropped off on the Animal Shelter (580 Airport Blvd.) earlier than the storm or make preparations with mates or household.

Ramsay Park (1301 Important St.) can also be now open and serves as a spot for residents to fulfill up with members of the family and get data on accessible companies. There might be restricted onsite companies.

For many who want transportation companies, Elevate Line might be accessible to help. Please name 831-688-9663.

5:10 p.m.
SF Bay Ferry suspending service for two routes affecting Alameda, Oakland on Wednesday, company says

The San Francisco Bay Ferry might be suspending service to 2 routes affecting Alameda and Oakland on Wednesday as a result of storm forecast, the company stated on Tuesday.

The Harbor Bay and South San Francisco routes is not going to be crusing in both course.

“Massive southerly winds have outsized impacts at Harbor Bay and SSF terminals,” stated the company on Twitter.

All different routes will function as scheduled, the company stated.

This is how Bay Space is making ready for harmful Stage 5 storm taking purpose at area

5 p.m.
Flood Warning issued for the Russian River within the North Bay

A Flood Warning has been issued on the Russian River close to Johnson’s Seaside in Guerneville, in accordance with Meteorologist Drew Tuma. River forecast to crest at 35.4 toes Thursday night inflicting average flooding.

4 p.m.
Nice Hill proclaims a number of sandbag places forward of storm

Nice Hill officers stated Tuesday that metropolis sandbag places have been refilled and requested residents to respect town’s 10-bag restrict per family forward of Wednesday’s storm.

Sandbags are positioned at Metropolis Corridor at 100 Gregory Lane, the neighborhood middle at 320 Civic Drive, and on Hawthorne Drive close to Nice Oaks Park.

Nice Hill skilled flooding throughout final weekend’s storm and is predicted to have related points as soon as the following storm hits Wednesday. Metropolis officers requested folks to not drive via flooded areas and round roadway closure indicators and barricades.

3 p.m.
Orinda residents can fill sandbags at 2 places

The town of Orinda has sand and empty sandbags accessible Tuesday at Moraga-Orinda Hearth District Hearth Station No. 43 at 20 Through Las Cruces, and at Hearth Station No. 44 at 295 Orchard Highway forward of Wednesday’s storm.

Residents ought to convey their very own shovels.

2:30 p.m.
Sandbags accessible at 2 San Ramon places for residents

San Ramon police stated sandbags can be found Tuesday at two places within the metropolis forward of one other massive storm forecast within the space.

The sandbags can be found at Central Park at 12501 Alcosta Blvd. and at Athan Downs Park at 2975 Montevideo Drive.

2 p.m.
Santa Clara Co. providing free sandbags are a number of places

Santa Clara County residents can get free crammed sandbags from sandbag websites operated by the Santa Clara Valley Water District forward of extra heavy rainfall anticipated this week.

On the 5 Valley Water sandbag websites scattered all through the county, residents can decide up free crammed sandbags or fill their very own with baggage and sand the district has offered.

There are additionally 20 metropolis and county public works yards with baggage and sand that residents can fill themselves. A shovel and somebody to assist elevate the sandbags is beneficial since they’re heavy.

Some websites could require proof of residency. Extra data and web site places may be discovered at https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready/sandbags.

12:45 p.m.
SF leaders give replace on how metropolis is making ready for storm

San Francisco leaders offered an replace on how town is making ready for the incoming atmospheric river. This comes after town noticed greater than 5 inches of rainfall on New 12 months’s Eve inflicting widespread flooding making it the second wettest day in recorded historical past in San Francisco. Mayor London Breed says Wednesday’s storm might be important. She is urging folks to restrict journey if doable. She warns of localized flooding. The mayor additionally says to make use of 911 for life-threatening emergencies, and 311 for studies of flooding in a single’s house or enterprise.

SF Division of Emergency and Administration Mary Ellen Carroll says the Nationwide Climate Service has upgraded the wind gusts for Wednesday to 60 to 70 mph. There might be a Flood Watch from Wednesday at 4 a.m. to Thursday at 4 p.m. This might imply energy outages and falling timber.

Officers are additionally recommending folks to refill on batteries and flashlights.

12:30 p.m.
SF warns sandbags are working low

SF Public Works says it’s working low on sandbags. Residents requested to solely get them if you really want them, restrict of 5 per deal with.

“Now we have a restricted provide of sandbags accessible for San Francisco residents whose properties are susceptible to flooding. Restrict 5 per deal with. Choose up at our Operations Yard, Marin and Kansas streets gate. We’ll keep open till 8 p.m. Please solely get sandbags if you really want them.”

Sandbags can be found for residents and enterprise homeowners. Extra particulars can be found via “SF72” right here.

8:30 a.m.
Most of Bay Space underneath average danger of flooding

The Nationwide Climate Service has positioned many of the Bay Space underneath a average danger of flooding tomorrow for extreme rainfall. ABC7 Meteorologist Drew Tuma says given our moist soil situations produced by current heavy rains, flooding is probably going.

Jan. 2, 2023

3 p.m.
NWS says highly effective storm may trigger ‘lack of life’

The Nationwide Climate Service stated Monday that this upcoming storm will possible be “essentially the most impactful system on a widespread scale that this meteorologist has seen in a very long time.”

NWS officers say not solely will this storm convey flooding, energy outages and “disruption to commerce,” it can additionally almost certainly trigger lack of human life. They are saying this method might be brutal and must be taken severely.

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