"Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible from multiple lines of showers and thunderstorms, strong at times, moving across the area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, the NWS said."
"How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county: Where to get sandbags in San Mateo County Where to get sandbags in Alameda County Where to get sandbags in Santa Clara County"
A flood watch was issued for the Bay Area Friday at 5:38 a.m., in effect until 10 p.m. Multiple lines of showers and thunderstorms, strong at times, may produce excessive rainfall leading to excessive runoff and flooding. Rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations may flood, and creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding can occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Residents should monitor forecasts, be alert for Flood Warnings, and those in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action. Sandbag instructions and county pickup locations are available for San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties.
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