The lingering storms caused major flooding in rural West Marin County. The Point Reyes National Seashore announced on Tuesday that all access roads were flooded and all visitors centers were closed to the public. The atmospheric river that slammed the Bay Area brought more than 6 inches of rain in just 24 hours early on Tuesday while more rain fell throughout the day.
The soaking of already saturated soils has closed roads, schools and businesses in the towns of Point Reyes Station, Olema and Inverness, near the entrance to the national park. Many residents are sheltering in place until the waters recede.
Images posted to social media show the extent of major flooding at the Olema Campground and along the roads connecting the towns to the seashore and the rest of the county.
Olema Campground from Amanda's house pic.twitter.com/if4cbaB3m8
— KWMR Radio (@KWMRradio)
February 26, 2019 Levee Road and Bear Valley Roads were both closed due to flooding.
Levee Road and Bear Valley Road are closed due to flooding. Heavy flooding on PR/Petaluma Rd too. Shelter in place, do not risk it today. pic.twitter.com/9rQq4AFmzI
— The West Marin Feed (@WestMarinFeed)
February 26, 2019 Rising creek waters were threatening the historic Green Bridge along Highway 1 in Point Reyes Station:
Creek in Point Reyes rising, high tide will be later tonight. Hang on. (thx DL) pic.twitter.com/JYOOLvkqio
— The West Marin Feed (@WestMarinFeed)
February 26, 2019 KWMR West Marin Community radio also reported that crews were clearing multiple landslides throughout the morning, and that many businesses serving those communities have closed up shop for the day. Many schools closed due to flooding.
The Marin County Office of Emergency Services has announced the launch of an Active Incident app with updates on road closures and incidents throughout the county.
