Almanac note · Home and property
Modesto storm reports have a few different phone paths
Modesto separates storm-related reports for street flooding, clogged storm drains, tree emergencies, signal outages, streetlight outages, and power issues, so the right contact matters during heavy rain.
In Modesto, storm reports work better when you send the problem to the right place. Street flooding, clogged storm drains, tree emergencies, traffic signals, streetlights, and power issues can have different contacts.
The city’s storm-related support page gathers those report paths for heavy-rain days. Its stormwater page also gives a 24-hour contact for clogged storm drains, spills, and illegal dumping. That is helpful in a city with older streets, busy routes, leaf season, alley areas, and places where water can collect quickly during a strong storm.
This is not about treating every puddle like an emergency. It is about noticing what would help crews: the exact street, nearest cross street, whether water is blocking a lane or driveway, whether a drain is covered, whether a tree is involved, and whether a signal or light is out.
For life-threatening emergencies or structural damage, use 911. For routine storm issues, save the Modesto storm page and send the most specific location you can.
Where to see it
Modesto Storm Related Support and Stormwater Best Management Practices pages.
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Reviewed July 4, 2026
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