Full Notification

The City of Fremont is monitoring a powerful storm system that is expected to move into the area this evening.  Staff from Fremont Fire, Public Works and the Fremont Police Department just concluded a conference call with the National Weather Service and Alameda County Water District.  The two primary concerns for this storm are high winds and potential flooding of the Alameda Creek (east of Mission Blvd). 

The storm is off-shore and approaching the Bay Area.  Models show it coming right over the Bay and predict it will last 24-48 hours.  Light rain will begin late tonight and moderate to heavy rain will pick up during the early morning hours and continue through Monday.   

A wind advisory has been issued for early Monday afternoon through the late evening.  Wind gusts are predicted for the Fremont area to range from approximately 30-50 mph, similar to what we experienced in the last storm.  Wind gusts in the hills are projected to reach 50-60 mph.  This storm has the potential for power outages and falling trees.  

The Alameda Creek (east of Mission Blvd in the Canyon) is expected to reach above flood stage by Monday afternoon. As with several of the recent storms, we anticipate and are prepared for a possible closure of Niles Canyon on Monday due to falling rock, mudslides and/or flooding.  Patrol officers will begin to periodically monitor the water levels this evening.  If the model is accurate, areas of the Canyon may be flooded during the Monday evening commute hours.  Motorists need to drive carefully and cautiously through the Canyon and be prepared to utilize different routes on Monday.  As a safety reminder, never drive into standing water.  Turn around and proceed in the opposite direction.  It only takes approximately 1-2 feet of water to sweep a vehicle away. 

City Staff has inspected problem flood areas and is clearing debris to minimize storm drain blockages.  The City of Fremont will adjust staffing levels accordingly as the events unfold.  We strongly encourage residents to continue to monitor water levels and clear debris from storm drains if possible.

Visit www.Fremont.gov/FremontStormWatch for ways you can stay informed and be prepared, as well as for sandbag locations, contact information and resources.

General storm-related and safety messages will be communicated via the City’s website, www.Fremont.gov, and social media accounts including Nixle, Facebook, Twitter - no account required at www.twitter.com/FremontPD, and Instagram (follow #FremontStorm and #CAStorm). Find us on social media at www.Fremont.gov/SocialMedia

In an effort to ensure service delivery during the storm, we'd like to ask our community to please refrain from using our tip services to report storm related issues as anonymous tips.  While we will do our best to monitor tips, they are not monitored by our dispatch center and we cannot guarantee they will be answered in a timely manner. If you have a storm related emergency and need assistance, please call 510-790-6800 X 3.   Thank you.