Rain and Flood Risks Return to Bay Area

Heavy rain and high tides are forecasted to impact Humboldt County and the San Francisco Bay Area starting Friday, with the most severe conditions expected on Friday night into Saturday. In Humboldt County, residents should prepare for flooding in low-lying areas and hazardous road conditions due to anticipated rainfall of 3 to 6 inches and wind gusts up to 33 mph. Meanwhile, Sonoma and Napa counties will experience less extreme rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches, reducing the risk of significant flooding compared to recent events. A coastal flood advisory is issued for the Bay Area, coinciding with king tides that could cause minor flooding and hazardous beach conditions. The systems will also bring strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph in some areas. After a brief reprieve on Sunday, additional rainfall is expected to return on Monday.