On the heels of the 2-plus inches of rain that kicked off February, Modesto-area residents can expect more through Thursday. Some could fall in thunderstorms, spiking the totals in places.
The National Weather Service forecasts 0.1 to 0.25 inches of rain Tuesday, followed by a 30% chance Wednesday and Thursday. Dry conditions are likely from Friday through Super Bowl Sunday.
The early February weather already has caused flooding on streets without adequate drainage. Thunderstorms can spike the totals in certain spots.
Stanislus OES issues advice
In a Monday morning Facebook post, the county Office of Emergency Services urged drivers to be careful.
“Flooding concerns remain for Stanislaus County and surrounding areas through Monday night as periods of moderate to heavy rainfall today will lead to minor roadway and urban flooding, and river rises,” the post said. “NEVER drive through flooded roadways!”
The county is not at risk of widespread damage, thanks to large reservoirs on the Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers. Residents nonetheless should not go near the downstream waterways, which have risen to maintain flood-control space in the reservoirs.