rainfall in Menlo Park and Atherton

It’s a wrap for rain year 2021-22!

Rain year 2021-22 came to close at the stroke of midnight last night, and today begins the new rain year. The last measurable rain fell

by Linda Hubbard
on October 1, 2022

Rain pounds rooftops overnight in Menlo Park and Atherton

That was some noisy rain last night (following wimpy rain during the daylight hours). Reports InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ: "Checked our gauge just before 7:00

by Linda Hubbard
on March 6, 2019

Rain overnight – thunder and lightning during the day

What weather you are experiencing may have a lot to do with where you are within our micro-climate. One half of the Dish this morning

by Linda Hubbard
on February 15, 2019

Wind howls and the rain pounds down overnight

Gusty winds, along with more rain, were in the weather forecast, and the prediction proved accurate. "Another .85” overnight," emailed InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 14, 2019

First rain since April leaves but a trace in a wimpy kickoff of the new rainfall season

The early morning sprinkles that got plants and streets wet, but not much more, had passed through by mid-morning. New clouds threatened this afternoon, but

by Linda Hubbard
on October 2, 2018

Downpours throughout the day in Menlo Park

Anyone who was around Menlo Park and Atherton today know that when the off and on again rain came down, it was with gusto! Emails

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2018

Another rain storm pounds Menlo Park – the weekend promises a respite

After a brief respite, it started raining again this morning in Menlo Park. And that meant more flooded roadways and a roaring San Francisquito Creek.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 9, 2017

All the rain causes flooded roadways and a close watch on San Francisquito Creek

The pounding overnight rain continued into Tuesday causing road closures and San Francisquito Creek to be at its highest level in years. Reports InMenlo weather

by Linda Hubbard
on February 7, 2017

Another thunderstorm greets Menlo residents this morning

PM update: With the sun shining, here is my up to date and final report as of 3:05 pm. That would be an additional .15". My

by Linda Hubbard
on January 20, 2017

Goodbye sun! The rain is back in Menlo Park

The reprieve from the rain that started on Friday lasted until the wee hours of the morning today. Except for a couple of hours around

by Linda Hubbard
on January 18, 2017