Gilroy Fire Dept. Issues Flood Warning

GILROY, CA -- The National Weather Service is predicting a significant rain event for Santa Clara County beginning Saturday, Jan. 7, with estimates of heavy rain for the watersheds affecting Gilroy.

Recent rains and saturated ground conditions are expected to add to runoff feeding Uvas Creek. The city says staff is working with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the Gilroy Unified School District to prepare for the event and notify residents in areas which may be affected.

City officials say that if flooding does occur in Gilroy, it should start south of town, and advance northward over the Gilroy Sports Park and the industrial areas in southeast Gilroy. Advance notice is expected to be provided by the city if flooding is anticipated via the city website, social media and 1610 am radio. Police, fire and volunteers will also make notifications in those areas.

Low lying areas of potential flooding are shown in the above maps. They include:
• Daly’s/Velado Mobile Home Park and businesses near the intersection of Monterey St. and Luchessa Ave.
• The Gilroy Garlic RV Park and Holloway Drive Area.
• Travel Park Circle including the Garlic Farm RV Park.
• Businesses and Residences along Southside Drive.
• Residences in the Hyde Park, Stratford Place area
• Oak Place Development roadways may be flooded, but the home pads are built one foot above 100-year flood level.

Sand and sandbags are available just east of the entrance to the Gilroy Corporation Yard at 613 Old Gilroy St. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.

For more storm-related information, or to report non-emergency concerns, residents are asked to call (408) 846-0350.

Photo of Silva's Crossing and potential flooding maps via City of Gilroy