Active Alerts

Flood and high wind watch for San Francisco. 

For your safety, avoid driving or walking through standing water at all cost.
Please be cautious of manhole covers that may have been dislodged. Report dislodged manhole covers to @SF311. 

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activated

The City has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate citywide operations, such as clearing storm drains, responding to hill slides, distributing sandbags, and ensuring residents are informed.
Report non-life-threating storm issues to 311, such as:

  • Clogged catch basins
  • Non-life-threatening street and residential flooding
  • Sewer backups or wastewater odors
  • Downed trees

Read more about what to do before and during the storm.

Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.

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San Francisco's Urban Watersheds

Our creative programs help conserve water and protect our local watersheds.

Every resident lives in a watershed, and our local watersheds drain either to the San Francisco Bay or the Pacific Ocean. Discover your watershed, and help protect it and our beautiful bay and ocean.

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Discover Your Watershed

Find your local watershed using our interactive map, hear stories about our watersheds, and learn about future watershed projects.

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What is Green Infrastructure?

This technology harnesses plants and soils to help slow down and filter stormwater. Green infrastructure also makes our city streets safer and more beautiful.

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Stormwater Schoolyards

Stormwater schoolyards prioritize multi-purpose infrastructure that delivers stormwater performance while enhancing children’s learning and play opportunities.