Flood Advisory
Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo counties, CA · until Today 4:00 PM PST
Some roads that are commonly dry may become inundated during high tide. If you encounter flooded roadways: turn around, dont drown.
* WHAT...Coastal Flooding from abnormally high tides.
* WHERE...Low-lying areas along the Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, and other Delta waterways in Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying areas including parks, lots, roads, marshes, and vulnerable islands. Erosion along levees is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 AM PST, NWS meteorologists have determined that abnormally high tides will result in Coastal Flooding. - The highest tides forecast each day are (all times local time): * Port Chicago: 1.2 ft above normal (6.1 ft MLLW) at 2:15 PM Thu 11/12, 1.0 ft above normal (5.9 ft MLLW) at 2:56 PM Fri 11/13, 0.7 ft above normal (5.6 ft MLLW) at 3:44 PM Sat 11/14, and 0.3 ft above normal (5.2 ft MLLW) at 4:39 PM Sun 11/15. * West Sacramento: 1.2 ft above normal (5.5 ft MLLW) at 5:28 PM Thu 11/12, 1.0 ft above normal (5.4 ft MLLW) at 6:10 PM Fri 11/13, 0.9 ft above normal (5.2 ft MLLW) at 6:57 PM Sat 11/14, and 0.6 ft above normal (5.0 ft MLLW) at 7:50 PM Sun 11/15. * Rio Vista (Datum NAVD88): +7.5 ft at 5:00 PM Thu 11/12, +7.7 ft at 5:00 PM Fri 11/13, and +7.6 ft at 6:00 PM Sat 11/14. - These predictions include up to +1.1 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. Timing of high tide may vary up to an hour throughout the San Francisco Bay and Delta. - Real-time water levels and latest forecasts are available at: * Port Chicago: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepre dictions.html?id=9415144 * West Sacramento: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatide predictions.html?id=9416131 * Rio Vista: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RVBC1
What to do during a Flood Advisory
- 1Slow down on wet roadsPonding water can make cars slide.
- 2Avoid low spotsUnderpasses and dips fill with water first.
- 3Never drive through waterYou can’t tell how deep it is or if the road is gone.
Flood Watch vs. Warning
Flood Advisory questions
Is a Flood Advisory dangerous?
It is less serious than a warning, but water on roads can still be deadly. Never drive through it.
How long does it last?
Usually a few hours.