Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Flood Warning for California

Flood Warning

From 06:12pm PST, Dec 20 2023 until 07:00pm PST, Dec 20 2023

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Monterey and San Benito. In northern California, Santa Clara.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM PST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 611 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated rainfall across the area has decreased significantly. However between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, and time is needed for water to recede. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Soledad, Greenfield, King City, San Lucas, San Ardo and Bradley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

 

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