Pleasanton Rain: How Much Has Fallen So Far, How Much Is Predicted

PLEASANTON, CA — Pleasanton is well into what meteorologists say will be the wettest seven days in the Bay Area since several atmospheric rivers hit from January to March.

Pleasanton has already received roughly 0.63 inches of rain from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. That is slightly below average for the East Bay and Peninsula.The North Bay was especially hard-hit, with some mountainous and coastal areas receiving as much as 2.5 inches in 36 hours.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts another 0.25 to 0.5 inches across the Tri-Valley from Tuesday at 4 a.m. to Wednesday at 4 a.m. , and 0.5 inches to 1 inch from Wednesday to Thursday. That day, Santa Cruz is expected to see up to 2 inches, while the coastal area around Big Sur could see up to 3 inches. The rain is expected to taper off considerably Thursday to Friday, with a maximum of .1 inches expected in the Tri-Valley.

That means a minimum of 0.76 total inches the next three days, and a maximum of 1.6 inches.

Rain is virtually guaranteed Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Accuweather. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s all week, and winds will range anywhere from 6-10 mph.

The City of Pleasanton provides free sandbags to residents at 3333 Busch Road. Sand bags are located in the parking lot under a brown tarp, and can be picked up any time.

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. See here for all other information.

The National Weather Service also advises cleaning gutters and drains of leaves, driving slowly on wet roadways, and allowing for extra travel time.