We can relax a little bit. Briefly. Theres another one on the way for tonight and into is tomorrow, doesnt look to be as strong, but going to give us more rain. Some of the totals coming in, it was little less than forecast, and thats okay, because any more would have been causing worst problems. Sleepy holelely in marin county, 5 and a half. Lake county, saratoga hills, just about 5. Redwood estates and also lexington reservoir, 3 to 4. The next system is just barreling across. There could be a few light showers in the mix for this morning. Its mainly been rain up to n the sierra, but things are coming down for us. 50s on the temperatures, mild air in place. Advisories continue for many of the rivers, especially up in the mountains, truckee to can. Things continue to to cars carnival, things continue to bounce to carson. Things continue to bounce. We get a break mainly for the morning, sal, and i think well take that for now. Well take any help we can get for now. Its still very wet,
Officials tell me at that level they figure about 550 homes and businesses are going to be affected by this flood. Emergency crews have been kept busy because of the storm and the rising waters of the Russian River. From sky 7 you can see this raft team transporting a man whose home was safe but was boxed in by the floodwater. We had a medical emergency over on neeley road where we have an engine crew staged due to high water. We brought the boat shuttled him across. Reporter people know exact low what level spells trouble for their properties. Right now im at 36 feet. If it gets to 40, im underwater. Reporter hes been trying to contact a friend who reached out to him earlier this morning but hasnt spoken with him against. I know hes close to summer cross and he got a child and wife and parents and theyre all in the house. Reporter some buildings have been swamped by the river but flooded roads have been the biggest issue. Weve seen a couple bigwheeled trucks drive through submerged st
The drought. Major flooding from sonoma and marin county. The recent storms have created a lot of concern and catastrophe here in the bay area. The 100foot tall eucalyptus tree slammed down. But the storm has also reduced worries about our water supply. Last summer you could see the bottom of this reservoir. Today its nearly full. Lexington reservoir is above capacity and spilling over. So are coyote and u vis. Our rez voice are 162 of normal for this time of the year. Reporter weve gotten so much rain we have a new problem. Were releasing water from all of the reservoirs to make room for flood protection. Reporter our ground water supply is up significantly. And thats not all. Our statewide reservoirs are all looking very good overall and snow pack is just looking outstanding. Reporter overall the gray days of january have left us with a much brighter water future. The district says we received 200 of normal for january and were not even done with january yet. Reporting live in san jo
In the east bay. The heavy rain has already triggered a mudslide that has shutdown a road many use a shortcut. And there is concern right now the Alameda Creek will rise above flood stages in niles canyon. Kron 4s dan kerman is near the creek tonight with more. Dan . There was no one driving along palomares road monday this rural shortcut between Silicon Valley and the east bay has been inundated with mud and boulders about mile north from niles canyon road. Sot john medlock Alameda County public works 1115its going to be closed for a whileAlameda County public works says they first noticed the problem last week when mud and rocks started falling from about 500 feet up the hill. They shutdown the road thursday between niles canyon and palo verde but monday morning what came down the hill got much worse. Sotthere are significant boulders one is the size of a small car about 5 to 6 tonscleaning the road is straightforward safeguarding the hillside is another matter sotwe will pull down t