The North Bay is drying out today after a final, drenching wave of winter storms left commuters wading through flooded highways and local streets.
Monday’s heavy downpours capped off a week-long weather system that hit the region hard. In Marin County, Highway 101 saw multiple lanes submerged, while deep standing water stalled traffic through the streets of Corte Madera.
The numbers tell the story of a saturated region: over the last week, valley floors in Sonoma and Napa counties collected up to three-and-a-half inches of rain, while the mountains were hammered with more than five inches. Monday’s final surge alone dumped an additional two to three inches across the North Bay peaks.
While the rain is tapering off this morning, transit officials are warning drivers to watch for lingering ponding and debris during the morning commute.