The San Joaquin Valley is expecting its fair share of rain this weekend. A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service that is set to be in effect until Sunday. | RELATED | Track the latest storm updates here. Heavier rain activity is expected for the northern parts of the Valley, but that doesn’t mean residents within cities like Stockton and Lodi aren’t on alert.The Botticelli Way neighborhood in Lodi, for example, is no stranger to flooding.Residents say heavy flooding has impacted the neighborhood for the past few years. Francisco Zamora recalls seeing at least a foot of water impacting the street and his neighbors’ properties last year. With the heavy rain expected this weekend, Zamora says he won’t be surprised if it happens again. “There was a couple of cars that were damaged and a couple of the yards, all the bark that washed out from the homes,” Zamora said. Although much of the past flooding did not impact his home, he’s not taking any chances this time around and has taken precautions. “I keep all the leaves out of the storm drains if I can, or drain out the back, I’ve got a pretty good drain system here,” Zamora said. Tiffany Heyer, director of emergency operations for the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services, says maintenance crews are actively on the lookout for potential flood conditions. “Some of the areas in particular with this storm that we’re watching are along the Mokelumne River, and parts of the north county,” Heyer said. Residents are asked to stay vigilant on the roads, clean out gutters and ensure their homes are protected.The weekend is expected to be a cold one, but there is a chance for some residents in need to seek warming centers beginning Sunday until Jan 6. Here’s a list of warming zones opening in Stockton: Oak Park Senior Center – 730 E. Fulton Street, 95204 Arnold Rue Community Center – 5758 Lorraine Ave, 95210 Van Buskirk Community center – 734 Houston Ave, 95206 Stribley Community Center – 1760 E. Sonora St, 95205The check-in time is 8 pm and check-out is at 7 am Overnight space is being offered in the gymnasiums or community room areas based on availability.Other available resources are:Gospel Center Rescue Mission – 445 San Joaquin Street, 95203Stockton Shelter for the Homeless – 411 S. Harrison Street, 95203 More information for emergency services at sjready.org.
The San Joaquin Valley is expecting its fair share of rain this weekend.
A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service that is set to be in effect until Sunday.
| RELATED | Track the latest storm updates here.
Heavier rain activity is expected for the northern parts of the Valley, but that doesn’t mean residents within cities like Stockton and Lodi aren’t on alert.
The Botticelli Way neighborhood in Lodi, for example, is no stranger to flooding.
Residents say heavy flooding has impacted the neighborhood for the past few years.
Francisco Zamora recalls seeing at least a foot of water impacting the street and his neighbors’ properties last year.
With the heavy rain expected this weekend, Zamora says he won’t be surprised if it happens again.
“There was a couple of cars that were damaged and a couple of the yards, all the bark that washed out from the homes,” Zamora said.
Although much of the past flooding did not impact his home, he’s not taking any chances this time around and has taken precautions.
“I keep all the leaves out of the storm drains if I can, or drain out the back, I’ve got a pretty good drain system here,” Zamora said.
Tiffany Heyer, director of emergency operations for the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services, says maintenance crews are actively on the lookout for potential flood conditions.
“Some of the areas in particular with this storm that we’re watching are along the Mokelumne River, and parts of the north county,” Heyer said.
Residents are asked to stay vigilant on the roads, clean out gutters and ensure their homes are protected.
The weekend is expected to be a cold one, but there is a chance for some residents in need to seek warming centers beginning Sunday until Jan 6.
Here’s a list of warming zones opening in Stockton:
- Oak Park Senior Center – 730 E. Fulton Street, 95204
- Arnold Rue Community Center – 5758 Lorraine Ave, 95210
- Van Buskirk Community Center – 734 Houston Ave, 95206
- Stribley Community Center – 1760 E. Sonora St, 95205
The check-in time is 8 pm and check-out is at 7 am
Overnight space is being offered in the gymnasiums or community room areas based on availability.
Other available resources are:
- Gospel Center Rescue Mission – 445 San Joaquin Street, 95203
- Stockton Shelter for the Homeless – 411 S Harrison Street, 95203
- More information for emergency services at sjready.org.
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