City of Mill Valley

11/06/2026

🌧️ Mill Valley neighbors: let’s get ready for winter storms! 🌊

This week the City Council proclaimed a Local Emergency in response to anticipated winter storms, king tides, and the current El Niño weather event. It’s never too early to prepare your home and community.

Things you can do now:
✅ Clean out roof gutters and downspouts
✅ Set up sandbags and barriers to protect low-lying areas
✅ Check your sump pump and ground drainage
✅ Rake up leaves so they stay out of the street and away from storm drains
✅ Don’t park over storm drains
✅ If possible, park off the street so crews can take care of street and drain cleaning

🏷️ Adopt a Drain!
Find the storm drain nearest your home, give it a fun name, and keep an eye on it. Sweep or rake leaves, litter, and debris from the top of the drain and about 10 feet around it before and after rainstorms. If it looks blocked, call the DPW hotline at (415) 384-4800. A well-cared-for drain can help prevent flooding for you and your neighbors!

Stay informed:
📍 City’s El Niño web page: https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/2334/El-Nio-2026-2027-Flooding-and-Storms
📍 County of Marin El Niño Portal (tide updates): https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/weather-together/el-nino
📱 Sign up for Nixle and AlertMarin for real-time updates on road closures and flooding: https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/213/Emergency-Alerts-Warnings

Let’s look out for each other this winter! 💙

11/05/2026

The latest MVConnect from November 5, 2026: High Tide Alert, Storm Season Emergency Resolution, Rain Gear Drive, Arts & Recreation and Library News & Events, City Hall Historical Designation, and more!

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11/03/2026

🌊 Higher-than-normal high tides this week: Nov 4 to 9

Heads up, Mill Valley! The National Weather Service is forecasting higher-than-normal high tides from Wednesday 11/4 through Monday 11/9, with up to 1.2 ft of surge on top of the astronomical tides.

Expected high tides for North Bay interior valleys (including Mill Valley):
Wed 11/4: 6.8 ft at 8:00 AM
Thu 11/5: 7.1 ft at 8:35 AM
Fri 11/6: 7.2 ft at 9:08 AM
Sat 11/7: 7.4 ft at 9:38 AM
Sun 11/8: 7.4 ft at 10:06 AM
Mon 11/9: 7.4 ft at 10:35 AM
(All heights in MLLW)

⏰ Plan around the morning high tide window, roughly 1 to 2 hours before and after the times listed.

⚠️ Travel likely to be affected:
Miller Ave between Camino Alto and Almonte
The 500 block of Redwood Highway Frontage Road
Manzanita 101 freeway access
Other low-lying areas prone to flooding

What to expect around high tide:
Flooding on low-lying roads and shoreline areas
Temporary road or lane closures
Ponding near storm drains
Water in low-lying parking areas
Higher water in lagoons, creeks, and marshes
Slower drainage and more traffic congestion

What you can do:
✅ Plan ahead and allow extra travel time, especially in the morning
✅ Never drive around barriers or through flood water
✅ Move vehicles out of low-lying parking areas
✅ Protect flood-prone property

📍 More info and tide updates:
Mill Valley El Niño page: https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/2334/El-Nio-2026-2027-Flooding-and-Storms
Marin County El Niño portal: https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/weather-together/el-nino

Plan ahead, stay safe, and please share with anyone who commutes or parks near the water!

Learn how to prepare for El Niño and winter storms in Marin County, including flooding, power outages and other hazards. Know your risk, make a plan, sign up for emergency alerts and learn how Marin County is preparing.

10/29/2026

The Municipal Service Tax (MST) provides local funding for street maintenance, tree care, and vegetation management. Learn more about the MST at https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/525/Municipal-Service-Tax.

10/29/2026

With the Holiday Season just around the corner and a stormy winter brewing, now is a good time to make sure your young family is well prepared for any emergencies. Join us at Mill Valley Library on Tuesday November 3rd from 6pm-7pm for a fun session where Southern Marin Fire will help you learn what you can do to help keep your loved ones safe.
Register through the Mill Valley Library website at https://millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/17650312?more

10/22/2026

The latest MVConnect from October 22, 2026: School District Meeting, El Niño Updates, Community, Culture and Connection Events, Halloween in Mill Valley, Library Events and more!

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10/22/2026

Mill Valley voters will consider renewing the Municipal Service Tax (MST) this November.

Renewal would continue funding streets, emergency access improvements, tree maintenance, and wildfire-safety work. MST details available at https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/525/Municipal-Service-Tax

10/20/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30pm at Mill Valley Community Center for an El Niño preparedness town hall gathering.

Learn how the City of Mill Valley, County of Marin and local partners are preparing, and what you can do now to better understand your risk and prepare before storms arrive. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions directly of County teams and local emergency preparedness partners.

Spaces limited. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SouthernMarinWeatherTogether

10/09/2026

In early August, the City launched a pilot project at the Miller & Montford/La Goma intersection to test new striping and safety features designed to make walking, biking, and driving safer. Our traffic consultant has been collecting data and observing how the new layout is working so the City can decide whether to keep, adjust, or remove the changes.

Take our 2‑minute survey to share your feedback and help us shape the safest long‑term design for this intersection.

Survey URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2NM9SF

10/08/2026

Vegetation-Management Programs and How They Help Reduce Wildfire Risk

The Municipal Service Tax (MST) provides essential funding for vegetation‑management programs that help reduce wildfire risk across Mill Valley. MST revenue supports the removal of hazardous vegetation, creation of strategic fire breaks, and the City’s chipper program, which has benefited more than 100 streets citywide. These efforts improve community safety and support ongoing wildfire‑prevention work that protects homes, neighborhoods, and evacuation routes. Continued investment in vegetation management is a critical part of Mill Valley’s long‑term resilience. Voters will consider renewal of the MST on November 3.

To learn more about MST‑funded wildfire‑risk reduction and the upcoming measure, visit our MST information page: https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/525/Municipal-Service-Tax