Flood Watch Issued for Entire San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California Coast

Most regions of the Bay Area should expect up to 3 inches of rain this week, while the South Bay and East Bay areas could get up to 2 inches.

An entrance to southbound Interstate 5 is blocked due to flooding as tropical storm Hilary moves through the area in Sun Valley, Calif., on Aug. 20, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area starting Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 as forecasters expect another atmospheric river storm to soak the Golden State this week.

Most regions of the Bay Area should expect up to 3 inches of rain this week, while the South Bay and East Bay areas could get up to 2 inches.