Napa To Close Oxbow Bypass Flood Gates Monday, March 13

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 on Monday, March 13, by the end of the day.

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

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.