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Flood — Alameda, CA

Nov 17, 2025

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A low pressure system brought rain and winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on November 16 and 17th. Special Marine Warnings and Special Weather Statements were issued due to isolated thunderstorms causing localized heavy rain and gusty winds. The main frontal rain band came through in the overnight hours, with isolated to scattered showers and some thunderstorms continuing into the 17th.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1299251). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Alameda, CA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Alameda County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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