Flash Flood Watch

Due to the potential for heavy rains the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area from Thursday through Sunday afternoon. In San Francisco, this means urban flooding may occur in areas that have historically flooded. If you are traveling to other parts of the Bay Area, dangerous rapid flooding may occur in isolated areas. Areas near small creeks and streams are most at risk.

San Francisco residents may receive up to 10 free sandbags each for pickup at its operations yard, 2323 Cesar Chavez Street (Marin/Kansas street gate), Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Keep nearby catch basins clear of leaves and debris. If you can’t safely do it yourself, please call 3-1-1.

Encourage others to sign up for text and email alerts by texting the word AlertSF to the number 888-777 or by visiting alertsf.org

The Flash Flood Watch may be upgraded to a Warning meaning flash floods are imminent or occurring. Stay informed by monitoring forecasts and be prepared to take action should a Flash Flood Warning be issued.