City Of Napa To Close Oxbow Bypass Flood Gates March 9

Press release from the City of Napa:

March 9, 2023

NAPA, CA — Based on current forecasts, the Napa County Flood District and City of Napa are planning to close the flood gates located on McKinstry Street today, Thursday, March 9, by the end of the day. Based on current forecasts, the gates may remain closed through the weekend and until the middle of next week.

The Oxbow Commons Park and on-street parking along McKinstry Street are now closed to prepare for closing the floodgates.

Staff will continue to monitor the forecasts.

The Oxbow Bypass was designed as part of the Napa Flood Control Project to convey heavy storm flows for the Napa River and reduce the flooding risk for the community. The flood gates crossing McKinstry Street are closed when the river is projected to overflow into the Oxbow Bypass area.

This press release was produced by the City of Napa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.