New Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Danville

DANVILLE, CA — Another Atmospheric River driven storm is expected to hit Danville in what the National Weather Service is calling a "direct threat to life and property."

The expectation of another round of heavy rains prompted the NWS to issue a region-wide flood watch scheduled to go into effect from 10 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Widespread and potentially significant wind impacts are also expected in Danville. Winds are expected to gust up to 45 mph Tuesday. A High Wind Warning and Flood Watch have also been issued from 11 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are expected Monday night, and on Tuesday, 1.08 inches of rain are expected to fall over 8 hours.

2.86 inches of rain fell in Danville from Thursday through Monday, according to the Bay Area News Group. A tree went down on private property, but no other major damage or closures were reported, according to town spokesperson Jenn Starnes.

A bulletin issued by the National Weather Service Monday morning said that highly saturated soils paired with elevated river and streams levels made more water-related impacts a “sure bet," during the storm which is expected to bring "notable and potentially long-lasting impacts to our area."

The bulk of the rain is expected after 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.

In addition to flooding, the potential for shallow landslides and debris flows will also increase with travel impacts likely to develop starting Monday night, the weather service said, adding that hazardous travel conditions are likely to exist into at least Wednesday and potentially beyond for some areas.

"This is shaping up to be a significant system with the potential for wide-reaching and long-lasting impacts," NWS said. "Now is the time to prepare. Get gas for generators, clean storm drains and gutters, tie down or move loose objects inside. Make sure you have extra supplies, food, and necessary medications in case roads are closed or power outages last for several days. Pack a 'go bag' to help evacuate quickly if you live in a flood prone location. Avoid unnecessary travel and stay safe!"

Local resources

The town published a list of comprehensive safety tips and resources on its storm update page.
Sandbags remain available at the Town Maintenance Center on 1000 Sherburne Hills Road. Danville residents can pick up up to 20 sandbags. See here for more information.Anyone in unincorporated Contra Costa County can pick up sandbags at any of six locations around the county.

To report clogged storm drains, downed trees, or flooding, call Danville Maintenance at 925-314-3450 ( (M-Th 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am–1:00 pm). After hours, call the town’s non-emergency dispatch at 925-820-2144. Residents can also make reports online at www.danville.ca.gov/danvilleconnect.

Danville police will release public safety information through Nixle. To sign up, text your zip code to 888777. For more options, visit nixle.com.
Here are a number of local contacts:

• Danville Police: 925-820-2144
• San Ramon Police: 925-973-2779
• Contra Costa County Sheriff: 925-646-2441
• San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District: 925-838-6691

Other Resources:

• Contra Costa Animal Services: 925-335-8300
• East Bay Municipal Utilities District: 866-403-2683
• PG&E: 800-743-5000

Flood Tips from FEMA: www.ready.gov/floods

— Patch editor Kim Olson Harris contributed to this report.