"Alameda and Contra Costa counties are the focus of a flood advisory released at 8:37 a.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 11:30 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA said, Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas, according to the NWS. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
"Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall. Flood warning: Take action! A flood warning is declared when flooding is on the verge of happening or is already underway."
A flood advisory for Alameda and Contra Costa counties is in effect from 8:37 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Urban area and small-stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, with minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Water over roadways and overflowing drainage areas are likely. Drivers are advised to turn around and not drive through flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Sandbags and flood-preparation instructions are available with county distribution locations. Flash flood warnings require immediate movement to higher ground, while flood warnings, advisories, and watches indicate increasing levels of threat and preparedness actions.
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