An early spring storm system with gusty winds and light to moderate rain is causing problems in the Bay Area.
We track the top issues below.
Here’s the latest from Thursday, March 23:
Highway 92 closed in both directions
Highway 92 is closed in both directions near Half Moon Bay due to a fallen tree, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
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⚠️TRAFFIC WARNING⚠️
1) Block 12000 of Highway 92 is CLOSED in both directions due to an 80 foot tree falling across the roadway. Emergency services are on site. ETA at least 2 hours until reopening. Cars will turn into HMB at e/b Hwy 92 @ Main St. Please avoid the area and take alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/5XjnPsEZMp
— San Mateo County SO (@SMCSheriff) March 23, 2023
Here’s the latest from Wednesday, March 22nd:
Flooding paralyzes highways in Sonoma
Highway 121 and Highway 12 in Sonoma are closed due to flooding, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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SR-121 and SR-12 in Sonoma are closed due to flooding. It is both illegal and unsafe to cross cone patterns and “Road Closed” signs. Never drive through flooded lanes, you don’t know the condition of the lane hidden under water. pic.twitter.com/buTVi1S6mZ
— CHP Napa Territory (@CHP_Napa) March 22, 2023
A police sergeant has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on a car he was driving in San Francisco on Tuesday. All details here.
A police sergeant was injured after a tree fell on a car in San Francisco. (March 21, 2023)
The death of a man is likely linked to the storm, officials said Wednesday. The death was reported Tuesday after a tree fell on a tent in the Lake Merritt area. Read more here.
The storm killed two people in San Francisco on Tuesday, according to the mayor’s office.
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We tragically lost two lives in yesterday’s dangerous storm that hit San Francisco. These repeated storms have been very challenging and created severe conditions that our city crews are working to assess. https://t.co/v01kfh0W5w
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) March 22, 2023
According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, residents of about 30 homes in Woodside are being advised to evacuate Wednesday morning because of a landslide in the area. Just before 8 a.m., the sheriff’s office issued a “strongly recommended evacuation” for homes in blocks 600 through 800 of Patrol Road. – Bay City News
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If you live in this area, please pack your “go bag” with the essentials: insurance policy, pets, medication, change of clothes and LEAVE NOW. Once the road stops completely, residents in that area will not have access to emergency services. Evacuation site TBD pic.twitter.com/zz3fEpKz8o
— San Mateo County SO (@SMCSheriff) March 22, 2023
Southbound Highway 85 remained closed south of the ramp to De Anza Boulevard in San Jose early Wednesday after the road flooded Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
A landslide closes Edgewood Road near Redwood City
A landslide shut down Edgewood Road near Redwood City between Interstate 280 and Crestview Drive early Wednesday morning, according to a San Mateo County alert.
Rain and wind caused a series of problems across the peninsula Wednesday night, including downed trees, landslides and flooding in various parts of San Mateo County. Kris Sanchez reports.
Here’s the latest from Tuesday, March 21:
Freeway. 101 is closing in Redwood City for PG&E repairs
Highway. 101 from Ralston Avenue to Hillsdale Boulevard in Redwood City will be closed Tuesday from 11 p.m. to midnight for PG&E repairs, the CHP said.
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PG&E has requested a complete road closure in both directions of US-101 from Ralston Avenue to Hillsdale Blvd. tonight from 11:00 p.m. to midnight to work on repairing the line.
Plan ahead and choose alternative routes. Avoid the area if possible. https://t.co/qahqtbikNi
— CHP Redwood City (@CHP_RedwoodCity) March 22, 2023
Downed power lines closed the Fairfield junction
The intersection of San Rafael Street and Kidder Avenue in Fairfield is closed due to downed power lines, according to police.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Loose barges damage bridge near Oracle Park
Industrial barges somehow got loose and drove onto the 3rd Street bridge near Oracle Park.
The public should avoid the area, firefighters say.
AVOID AREA 3RD STREET BRIDGE
INDUSTRIAL BARGES LOSE AND HIT THE BRIDGE- 3RD STREET BRIDGE (LEFTY O’DOULS’ IS CLOSED
DIGITAL CREDIT SFFD PIO pic.twitter.com/wvdNFGCsXc
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) March 22, 2023
Two people rescued after a large tree fell on a truck in Newark
Firefighters rescued two people after a large gum tree fell on a truck in Newark.
One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
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Today ACFD responded to a rescue emergency in the city of Newark. T28 and E32 were able to extricate two victims after a large eucalyptus tree fell on their pickup truck.
Falck transported one person to a nearby hospital for minor injuries. #ALCOFIRE #ACFDServingnewark pic.twitter.com/r6OuGe6xRZ
— Alameda County Fire (@AlamedaCoFire) March 21, 2023
San Francisco Bay Ferry Service discontinued
Ferry service is suspended due to severe storm and high wind conditions.
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We assume that the service will run as planned on Wednesday.
— San Francisco Bay Ferry (@SFBayFerry) March 21, 2023
Train derails after hitting a tree in Contra Costa County
A train derailed after hitting a tree near Carquinez Scenic and Regional Shoreline Park, firefighters said. No injuries reported.
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@FireCrockett reacts to a derailed Amtrak train 1/2 mile east of Port Costa. First reports without injuries.
— CrockettCarquinezFire (@FireCrockett) March 21, 2023 See more
ALERT: Train 543 is currently being held at Martinez (MTZ) due to congestion along the route. We will update as more information becomes available. #CapitolCorridor
— Capitol Corridor (@CapitolCorridor) March 21, 2023
More shards of falling window glass are being reported from a building at 50 California Street in San Francisco, Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in a tweet.
Road closures are being reported in the area while emergency responders respond and investigate. Read the latest here.
People being directed away from Sacramento Street in San Francisco are getting blown around as they walk through Embarcadero Center. pic.twitter.com/QpwADX0kE1
— Sergio Quintana (@svqjournalist) March 21, 2023
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🚨High winds have caused more shards of window glass to fall from another building in 50 California. The problematic intersection at Sacramento and Davis means traffic is being diverted.
Thanks to the emergency services on site.🚨
— Aaron Peskin (@AaronPeskin) March 21, 2023
According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver was killed Tuesday afternoon after a large tree fell on a pickup truck near Menlo Park in unincorporated San Mateo County.
According to the CHP, the driver was alone in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Highway 17 reopens in Santa Cruz County
Highway 17 was closed in both directions in Scotts Valley on Tuesday afternoon, the CHP said. The closure was on Mt. Herman Road. Shortly after 2 p.m. both directions were released again
