1/29/2024 12:41:00 PM until 2/1/2024 4:00:00 AM

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Model guidance continues to suggests greatest accumulation of precipitation will be observed across the North Bay and along the coastal ranges. Rainfall totals remain consistent with 1.5 to 3 inches expected across most areas with 3-5 inches expected over the North Bay. Locally up to 6 to 8 inches over favored peaks and higher terrain of the the North Bay and up to 4 to 6 inches in the Santa Cruz and Santa Lucia Mountains. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Entire San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast including Monterey and San Benito Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will bring the potential for moderate to rapid rises along area rivers, streams, and creeks across the region. This could result in nuisance as well as minor flooding. Although many sites are forecast to remain below flood stage, several locations may reach and exceed flood stage across the region. Ensemble guidance shows a greater than 50 percent chance of reaching flood stage on numerous rivers and creeks across the North Bay and monitor stage on the San Lorenzo River at Big Trees and numerous other locations across the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area by Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood