Atmospheric River In Pleasanton: What To Know

PLEASANTON, CA — An atmospheric river storm is barreling toward Pleasanton Wednesday, bringing rains of up to 2-3 inches of rain Wednesday to Thursday. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 40 mph.

The city is under a National Weather Service Flood Watch from 4 a.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday, and a Wind Advisory from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Friday.

Residents are advised to take some time to remove leaves from their yard and around storm drains, put yard waste in the organics bin, avoid driving if possible, keep cars fueled, keep cell phones charged, have an emergency supply kit ready, secure items that can blow around, and keep garbage cans and cars at least one foot from the curb to avoid blocking water flow.

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The City of Pleasanton provides free sandbags to residents at 3333 Busch Road. Sandbags are located in the parking lot under a brown tarp, and can be picked up any time. Zone 7 also provides a self-service sandbag location at the Parkside Administrative Building at 5997 Parkside Drive. Residents should bring their own shovels to both locations.

Flooding can be reported to the Operations Services Department between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 925-931-5500. Outside business hours, residents can call the Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100.