The National Weather Service in San Francisco issued a coastal flood advisory from Monday 7 p.m. to Tuesday midnight, warning of minor flooding (approximately one foot above ground level) in low-lying coastal regions and tidal waterways around San Francisco, Bay Shoreline and North Bay interior valleys.
“Minor coastal flooding expected,” the NWS said, according to The Sacramento Bee. In low-lying areas near coasts and tidal streams, flooding can occur up to one foot above ground level. The San Francisco tidal gauge predicts a high tide of 1.04 feet above normal (6.88 feet MLLW) at 9:02 p.m. on Monday. High tide can happen anywhere in the Bay and along the coast up to two hours earlier or later.
According to the NWS, flooding may have an impact on highways and parks, resulting in some road closures. “If travel is needed, plan extra time because some roads may be closed. Avoid driving past obstacles or through water of unknown depth. Take the required steps to protect flood-prone properties. This caution is effective until Tuesday at midnight.”
Expect interruptions on roads and parks in vulnerable zones, with potential closures during high tide peaks (1.04 feet above usual about 9:02 p.m.). Travelers should expect delays, avoid barricaded or waterlogged routes, and protect susceptible property.
Cape Fear River Flood Watch Resolved
The flood warning for the Cape Fear River at William O. Huske Lock and Dam3 in North Carolina has been discontinued. Although the river briefly topped 42 feet, causing moderate flooding along the eastern bank, officials indicate that water levels have now decreased below warning limits and no further monitoring is in force.
NWS Wilmington reported that the Cape Fear River’s water levels had risen slightly past 42 feet, creating minor flooding near the river’s east bank. As of present, the river is not being monitored.
Meanwhile, NWS Raleigh issued a flood watch for parts of central North Carolina in reaction to thunderstorms that might cause flash floods due to high rainfall. Wake, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Orange, Johnston, Wayne, Chatham, Halifax, Harnett, Moore, Nash, Person, Vance, Warren and Wilson are some of the counties under flood danger.
