TIMELINE: Here's total rainfall from atmospheric river with rain returning Sunday

Thursday, February 1, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Following Wednesday's atmospheric river, ABC7 News Meteorologist Drew Tuma says Thursday will see scattered showers with the possibility of thunderstorms as the region recovers from impacts.

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Here is a summary of the storm and a timeline for Thursday:

  • The Bay Area got soaked overnight with 1"-2"+ in many cities and close to 4" in our hills.

  • There were more than 60 storm reports, most of them flooding.

  • Looking ahead, we will be at a level 1 on the ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale.

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  • Scattered showers will be rolling through this morning and again later this afternoon and evening. We could even see a thunderstorm at any time today. If one pops up, we could see hail as well.

  • Flood Watch is still in effect until Friday morning for the potential for more flooding.


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Rain Returns


Rain is expected to return Sunday along with another round of potential flooding, mudslides and wind damage.

As a powerful low-pressure system and surface-level cold front that brought wind and rain to the entire region continues to move east, residents are being advised to keep umbrellas handy.



The unsettled weather following in the storm's wake could produce scattered showers and thunderstorms into Thursday afternoon

Watch the latest AccuWeather forecast and take a look at recent weather stories and videos.


Bay City News contributed to this report.

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