Post by Keith on Jan 16, 2023 7:07:38 GMT -6
Storm chaos continues in California
Yet another round of heavy rains hit some of California's most beleaguered spots on Saturday, inducing more chaos in storm-ridden Santa Cruz County, which has been under extreme duress over the past several weeks.
Several creeks and rivers in the Santa Cruz area became flooded once more due to rains and mountain runoff, including the Corralitos Creek just north of Watsonville, which left businesses surrounded by water and threatened local homes. Local officials once again warned families around the area to evacuate the area. The Soquel Creek also became swollen Saturday, sending water pounding into the side of homes just outside Capitola, with runoff from the Santa Cruz Mountains quickly going downhill.
In the midst of the latest flooding, rescue crews were called to the Scotts Valley area of the county, after a driver of a car became stuck in high waters. Local resident Brian Thom told AccuWeather National Reporter Bill Wadell that firefighters were able to get both the driver and a passenger to safety.
www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/storm-chaos-continues-in-california/1468964
Yet another round of heavy rains hit some of California's most beleaguered spots on Saturday, inducing more chaos in storm-ridden Santa Cruz County, which has been under extreme duress over the past several weeks.
Several creeks and rivers in the Santa Cruz area became flooded once more due to rains and mountain runoff, including the Corralitos Creek just north of Watsonville, which left businesses surrounded by water and threatened local homes. Local officials once again warned families around the area to evacuate the area. The Soquel Creek also became swollen Saturday, sending water pounding into the side of homes just outside Capitola, with runoff from the Santa Cruz Mountains quickly going downhill.
In the midst of the latest flooding, rescue crews were called to the Scotts Valley area of the county, after a driver of a car became stuck in high waters. Local resident Brian Thom told AccuWeather National Reporter Bill Wadell that firefighters were able to get both the driver and a passenger to safety.
www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/storm-chaos-continues-in-california/1468964