Live storm updates: Effects of king tides, atmospheric river still felt around Bay Area

Floodwaters covered roads in Marin County on Friday as residents braced for another King Tide event.

Floodwaters covered roads in Marin County on Friday as residents braced for another King Tide event.

"We've lived here for 47 years and it's never flooded like it has today for some reason and I can't figure out why," said Dick Ryerson, Larkspur resident.

The Redwood High school parking lot in Larkspur became a place to play.

"It's a lot of fun. It's like wakeboarding but through a parking lot so it's fun," said Jackson Heravi, Redwood High School Student.

Tara Campbell: "What gave you the idea?

"I'm not going to lie. We saw it on TikTok, people doing it down south, and we saw this was flooded, and thought hey, why not?"

Headlamp on and shovel in hand, neighbors helped neighbors into the night.

"I just came home and it was after the high tide. And I have a lot of bark here so I was just trying to clean up a bit because the drains get really stuffed up, so I was just trying to be neighborly and clean them up before tomorrow," said Sharon Bowers, Larkspur resident.

"We've lived in this house for 30 years and we've never had water come as high as it has yesterday (Thursday) and today (Friday)," Linda Suddeth, Larkspur resident.

Linda and her son navigated something new having never had a need for sandbags before.

"Today it was flowing down the side of the house on both sides and into the streets, and filling up the streets, and coming into the garage from the side door and front door. And if anyone drove by during the big puddles, it made a big wake and then it really came in the garage," she said.

It's all about protecting the family home, the home her son's known almost his entire life.

"Yeah, seeing it come through the front of the garage, I'm 31, and haven't seen this," he said.

Epic flooding from king tides and storm surge left roads in Marin County underwater and several businesses damaged on Friday.

Parts of the North Bay are slowly drying out after epic flooding from King Tides and storm surge left roads in Marin County underwater and several businesses damaged Friday. Many people were left stranded.

Some low-lying streets in Corte Madera vanished in epic floodwater, which was transformed into rivers.

Some drivers were left stranded, seen sitting on top of their cars. The water came up fast.

At Fitness SF gym, staff members were seen using buckets to bail water. Gym members say they were caught off guard.

"I was doing my workout, finishing up on the treadmill. Somebody said, 'We need to close up. There's a flood coming. My car is short. It wasn't safe to drive it," said Jamelle Namacatcad.

The Central Marin Police Authority has issued a warning that two roads are closed due to flooding, with more flooding expected Saturday.

The area between Lucky Drive and Fifer Avenue in Corte Madera and Doherty Drive at Riviera Circle is flooded and remains closed.

Redwood Highway near Trader Joe's is also closed.

High tides and heavy rains are expected to continue, and drivers are urged to expect more flooding. In addition to the closed areas, the Golden Hind Passage area in Corte Madera also has experienced heavy flooding.

High tide is approximately 11 a.m. Saturday and will pair with heavy rainfall. For updates on road closures, visit 511.org.

Pacific Gas and Electric is preparing for Friday evening's Level 2 storm and says it has positioned additional crews where conditions are expected to be the most severe.

Company officials are sharing a few tips to get customers prepared for any possible outages and the storm.

• Never touch downed wires: If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it-and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1, and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
• Use generators safely: Customers with standby electric generators should ensure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on powerlines. If using portable generators, be sure they are in a well-ventilated area.
• Use flashlights, not candles: During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights and not candles, due to the risk of fire. Keep extra batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from drapes, lampshades, animals, and small children. Do not leave candles unattended.
• Have fresh drinking water and ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make blocks of ice that can be placed in your refrigerator/freezer to prevent food spoilage.