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Bay Area Storm-Related Problems: Fallen Trees, Power Outages, Road Closures

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An early spring storm system packing gusty winds and light to moderate rain is causing issues in the Bay Area.

We're tracking the major issues below.

Here's the latest from Thursday, March 23:

Highway 92 closed in both directions

Highway 92 is closed in both directions near Half Moon Bay due to a fallen tree, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Here's the latest from Wednesday, March 22:

Flooding shuts down highways in Sonoma

Highway 121 and Highway 12 in Sonoma is closed due to flooding, according to the California Highway Patrol.

SFPD sergeant hurt after tree falls onto car

A police sergeant is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a tree fell onto a car he was driving Tuesday in San Francisco. Full details here.

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A police sergeant was injured after a tree fell onto a car in San Francisco. (March 21, 2023)

Man dies after tree falls onto tent in Oakland

A man's death is likely tied to the storm, officials said Wednesday. The death was reported Tuesday after a tree fell onto a tent in the Lake Merritt area. Read more here.

Storm-related deaths in San Francisco

Tuesday's storm claimed the lives of two people in San Francisco, according to the mayor's office.

Landslide prompts 'highly recommended evacuation' in Woodside

Residents at about 30 homes in Woodside are being advised to evacuate Wednesday morning because of a landslide in the area, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 8 a.m., the Sheriff's Office issued a "highly recommended evacuation" for homes in the 600 to 800 block of Patrol Road. -- Bay City News

Southbound Highway 85 closed due to flooding

Southbound Highway 85 remained closed just south of the De Anza Boulevard on-ramp in San Jose early Wednesday, after the roadway became flooded Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.

Landslide closes Edgewood Road near Redwood City

A landslide shut down Edgewood Road near Redwood City, between Interstate 280 and Crestview Drive, early Wednesday morning, according to a San Mateo County alert.

The rain and wind caused a number of problems on the Peninsula overnight Wednesday, including toppled trees, landslides and flooding in different parts of San Mateo County. Kris Sanchez reports.

Here's the latest from Tuesday, March 21:

Hwy. 101 to close in Redwood City for PG&E repairs

Hwy. 101 from Ralston Avenue to Hillsdale Boulevard in Redwood City will be closed Tuesday from 11 p.m. to midnight due to PG&E repairs, the CHP said.

Downed power lines shut down Fairfield intersection

The San Rafael Street and Kidder Avenue intersection in Fairfield is shut down due to downed power lines, police say.

There is no estimated time of reopening.

Loose barges damage bridge near Oracle Park

Industrial barges somehow got loose and hit the 3rd Street bridge near Oracle Park.

The public should avoid the area, firefighters say.

https://twitter.com/SFFDPIO/status/1638338802354917377

Two people rescued after large tree falls on truck in Newark

Firefighters rescued two people after a large eucalyptus tree fell on a truck in Newark.

One person was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.

San Francisco Bay Ferry service suspended

Ferry service is suspended due to severe conditions from the storm and high winds.

Train derails after striking tree in Contra Costa County

A train derailed after striking a tree near the Carquinez Scenic and Regional Shoreline Park, firefighters said. No injuries reported.

High winds lead to more falling glass in San Francisco

More shards of falling window glass are reported from a building at 50 California Street in San Francisco, Supervisor Aaron Peskin said in a tweet.

Street closures are reported in the area while emergency crews respond and investigate. Read the latest here.

https://twitter.com/svqjournalist/status/1638305869132873728

Driver killed after tree falls on car in San Mateo County

A driver was killed Tuesday afternoon after a large tree fell onto a van near Menlo Park in unincorporated San Mateo County, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said the driver was alone in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Highway 17 reopens in Santa Cruz County

Highway 17 was closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon in Scotts Valley, the CHP said. The closure was at Mt. Herman Road. Both directions reopened shortly after 2 p.m.

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