New Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Livermore

LIVERMORE, CA — Another Atmospheric River driven storm is expected to hit Livermore 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 Livermore. Winds are expected to gust up to 52 mph Tuesday. A High Wind Warning and Flood Watch have also been issued from 10 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Wednesday.

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

2.71 inches of rain fell in Del Valle Park from Thursday through Monday, according to the Bay Area News Group. The floods also resulted in the closure of the eastbound lanes of Stanley Boulevarddue to erosion.

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

Sandbags remain available at several locations throughout Livermore:

• Maintenance Service Center - 3500 Robertson Park Road (limit 6 bags per household)
• Fire Station 6 - 4550 East Avenue (limit 6 bags per household)
• Fire Station 8 - 5750 Scenic Avenue (limit 6 bags per household)
• Zone 7 Water Agency - 100 North Canyons Parkway (limit 10 bags per household)

Report flooding to Water Resources at 925-960-8160, or the Livermore Police Department at 925-371-4987. Downed trees and power lines can also be reported to the police department, or to 911.

If you know of anyone experiencing homelessness, contact CityServe of the Tri-Valley 925-222-2273 (CARE), or email connect@cityservecares.org.

For a full list of closures, storm safety tips, and contact information, visit the City of Livermore’s storm update page.

To receive local emergency notifications, text your zip code to 888–777. For Alameda County notifications, sign up for AC Alerts here.

— Patch editor Kim Olson Harris contributed to this report.